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R93 WAW

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 WAW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 104,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 98,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 93,599 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 91,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 89,437 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 21 May 2014 86,518 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

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

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

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 81,651 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 81,651 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside fuel tank slightly corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,935 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 79,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 78,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 73,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,227 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 72,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 70,742 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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R93 WAW is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R93 WAW, 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.

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What year was R93 WAW registered?

R93 WAW is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R93 WAW safe to buy?

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