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R62 CAX

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,809 mi
Last recorded139,809 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 CAX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 139,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,809 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 139,667 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,470 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 134,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 134,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 115,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 107,577 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2005 105,442 miles

Air bag light on.

Condensation forming on o/s headlight lens due to stone chip in glass.

Slight leak from power steering resivoir hoses.

Slight play in n/s inner steering idler.

Fail 14 Oct 2005 104,829 miles

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

O/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP HAS STONE HOLE IN IT ALLOWING WATER IN IT . N/S/FRONT INNER STEERING IDLER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT .

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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R62 CAX is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R62 CAX, 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 R62 CAX registered?

R62 CAX is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R62 CAX safe to buy?

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