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R797 WBL

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,460 mi
Last recorded149,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 WBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 149,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 145,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 138,922 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,297 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS

WIPERS POOR

Pass 19 Feb 2007 120,298 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 120,238 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R797 WBL is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R797 WBL, 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.

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What year was R797 WBL registered?

R797 WBL is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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