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R832 URH

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 URH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Front suspension components are corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011
Pass 8 Sep 2010 145,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 142,393 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 141,430 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 139,004 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 134,029 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 134,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 133,551 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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R832 URH is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R832 URH, 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 R832 URH registered?

R832 URH is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R832 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 URH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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