MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,224 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
head lamp plastic cover damaged
both front shock absorbers weak
nearside rear lamp crack
offside rear lamp full of water
offside rear lower control arm bush has developed play
oil leak
rear registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear light lenses cracked
both front shocks weak
both front tyres worn on outer edges
offside front headlamp cracked and full of condensation reducing beam clarity
rear reg plate deteriorating
offside rear diff leaking
Offside headlamp small stone chip
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside headlamp small stone chip
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R796 BSU is a 1997 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R796 BSU, 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 R796 BSU registered?
R796 BSU is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R796 BSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R796 BSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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