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R700 GED

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 GED
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 129,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 129,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 126,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 118,042 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 118,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 114,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 109,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 103,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 95,597 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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R700 GED is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 114,202 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 R700 GED, 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 28 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R700 GED registered?

R700 GED is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is R700 GED safe to buy?

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