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R93 AOS

1997 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,934 mi
Last recorded171,934 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 AOS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 171,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 156,730 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes heavily corroded

lambda on limit

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

some play in o/s/r suspension arm

Fail 28 Jan 2010 156,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake + fuel pipes heavily corroded

lambda on limit

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + close to limit

some play in o/s/r suspension arm

Pass 19 Jul 2008 141,810 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condensation in offside rear light cluster lense

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2007 138,055 miles

slight playin offside rear suspension pivot

Fail 26 Jul 2007 138,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in rear offside suspension pivot

Pass 8 May 2006 125,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 125,083 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R93 AOS is a 1997 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R93 AOS, 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 R93 AOS registered?

R93 AOS is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R93 AOS safe to buy?

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