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R896 LWV

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 LWV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 157,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 147,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 147,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,179 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 145,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 99,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 96,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 92,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s headlamp lens holed

Pass 19 May 2006 88,167 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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R896 LWV is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R896 LWV, 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 R896 LWV registered?

R896 LWV is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R896 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 LWV shows 12 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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