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R676 KAN

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,916 mi
Last recorded130,916 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 KAN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 130,916 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 130,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,279 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

condition of front number plate

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 110,167 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear blocks

condition front number plate

covers over door sills

oil leak

slight movement in nearside rear suspension

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,485 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

condition front number plate

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,435 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre near wear blocks

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,386 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,308 miles

chips in windscreen

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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R676 KAN is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R676 KAN, 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 R676 KAN registered?

R676 KAN is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R676 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 KAN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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