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R670 VBY

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 VBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 174,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 162,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 148,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 135,406 miles

slight movement suspension bushes n/s/r+o/s/r when jacked up,no movement when let down

Fail 2 Aug 2006 135,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R670 VBY is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R670 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R670 VBY registered?

R670 VBY is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R670 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 VBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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