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R776 MDE

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 MDE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023
Pass 6 May 2022 64,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,468 miles

under-tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,551 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 40,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wiper blade neededs replacing soon

Pass 31 May 2012 31,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 26,657 miles

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 24 May 2011 26,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 14,634 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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R776 MDE is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R776 MDE, 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.

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What year was R776 MDE registered?

R776 MDE is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R776 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 MDE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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