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R629 TNR

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 TNR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 98,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,959 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 98,955 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,020 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,019 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1 of 2 nearside rear sidelamps not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 84,834 miles

fuel tank corroded and in poor condition but no apparent leaks:-(fuel level low).

intermittent noise at rear hubs/wheels:- recommend further investigation.

Fail 28 May 2009 84,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank corroded and in poor condition but no apparent leaks:-(fuel level low).

Pass 19 May 2008 77,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2007
Fail 11 Jul 2006 55,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,889 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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R629 TNR is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R629 TNR, 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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R629 TNR is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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