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R801 MPN

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,441 mi
Last recorded190,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 MPN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2010 190,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp has slight crack but doesn't effect headlamp aim

Pass 24 Jul 2010 190,441 miles

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

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

headlamp has slight crack but doesn't effect headlamp aim

Pass 2 May 2009
Fail 27 Apr 2009

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 177,356 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 177,355 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 165,557 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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R801 MPN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R801 MPN, 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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R801 MPN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R801 MPN safe to buy?

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