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R746 HOK

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,653 mi
Last recorded151,653 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 HOK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 151,653 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light staying on(dash)

brake warning light staying on(dash)

damage to nearside rear door and wheel arch

nearside front fog light lens broken

Fail 9 Nov 2007 151,653 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

airbag warning light staying on(dash)

brake warning light staying on(dash)

damage to nearside rear door and wheel arch

nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 17 Oct 2006 140,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 131,984 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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R746 HOK is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R746 HOK, 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 R746 HOK registered?

R746 HOK is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R746 HOK safe to buy?

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