MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,983 miAbove average mileage for this year
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air conditioning compressor disconnected
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
o/s front tyre low on tread and worn on edges
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
stonechips in n/s front headlight lens but not effecting beam image
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air conditioning compressor disconnected
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
o/s front tyre low on tread and worn on edges
stonechip in zone 'A' of windscreen
stonechips in n/s front headlight lens but not effecting beam image
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R889 AEV is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R889 AEV, 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 R889 AEV registered?
R889 AEV is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R889 AEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R889 AEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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