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R810 VTF

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 VTF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 83,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 83,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 78,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 78,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,975 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 71,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Jun 2011 72,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 63,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 52,064 miles

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

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

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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R810 VTF is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R810 VTF, 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 R810 VTF registered?

R810 VTF is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R810 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 VTF 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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