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R612 UHP

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,383 mi
Last recorded143,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 UHP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 143,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 143,383 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 139,076 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 136,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,041 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 125,033 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 126,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 122,542 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 122,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 116,507 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside front steering idler pivot bush has slight play

offside front track rod end rubber dust cover split

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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R612 UHP is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R612 UHP, 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 R612 UHP registered?

R612 UHP is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R612 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 UHP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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