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R881 BNO

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 BNO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 133,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 133,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 129,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 129,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,395 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,807 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,647 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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R881 BNO is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R881 BNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R881 BNO registered?

R881 BNO is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R881 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 BNO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R881 BNO have outstanding finance?

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