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R749 GBU

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,410 mi
Last recorded187,410 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 GBU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 180,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 172,277 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 172,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 169,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 163,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 158,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 150,384 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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R749 GBU is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R749 GBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R749 GBU registered?

R749 GBU is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R749 GBU safe to buy?

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