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R795 AKX

1997 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 AKX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2015 162,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 162,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 160,668 miles

o/s/r door panel insecure

o/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bushes

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 21 Sep 2013 160,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet opening intermittent

o/s/r door panel insecure

o/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bushes

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 18 Sep 2012 153,003 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,397 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 137,216 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s headlight glass cracked

slight play in ball joint, n/s/r. upper rear arm outer joint

Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,871 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Fail 17 Sep 2009 122,864 miles

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)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,873 miles

both rear tyres slightly perised but not to excess.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,144 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 115,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,448 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R795 AKX is a 1997 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R795 AKX, 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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R795 AKX is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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