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R861 DDL

1997 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 DDL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 141,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016
Pass 26 Jun 2015
Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,210 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 133,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 130,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 126,170 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 122,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 121,198 miles

front sceen washer pressure poor

front tyre treads starting to feather on edges,just legal.

rear tyre treads down to 2mm nearside and off side

Pass 26 Feb 2007 110,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 110,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,946 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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R861 DDL is a 1997 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,541 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 R861 DDL, 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 29 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R861 DDL registered?

R861 DDL is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R861 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 DDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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