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R85 BLH

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BLH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,039 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

high level brake light n/w

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,578 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 78,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,609 miles

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,286 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 61,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,641 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R85 BLH is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R85 BLH, 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 R85 BLH registered?

R85 BLH is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R85 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 BLH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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