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R607 GBR

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 GBR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 114,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel smell around tank area

o/s/f brake disc guard missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,521 miles

slight play in steering system / surface corrosion on brake pipes / underbody covered in plastic trim.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 110,521 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering system / surface corrosion on brake pipes / underbody covered in plastic trim.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,418 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 107,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,634 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 98,276 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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R607 GBR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R607 GBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R607 GBR registered?

R607 GBR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R607 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 GBR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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