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R912 VRK

1997 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 VRK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 142,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 142,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 141,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat cover insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 123,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,430 miles

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

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 118,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 106,576 miles

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

Small tear in n/s wiper blade

Fail 6 Dec 2007 106,576 miles

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

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

Small tear in n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Dec 2006 99,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 92,016 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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R912 VRK is a 1997 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R912 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R912 VRK?

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What year was R912 VRK registered?

R912 VRK is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R912 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 VRK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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