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R945 KTC

1997 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 735117,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 KTC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 123,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 108,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre starting to wear low in the center of the tread

front brake disc rusty

front number plate has a small crack in it

o/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,122 miles

front brake disc starting to rust

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc starting to rust

front wiper blades starting to split

o/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,415 miles

Advise repair on fuel tank not leaking at time of test

Advise slight play in o/s/r lowwer ball joint

Advise slight wear in n/s steering idler

Brake pad warning lamp on

Drivers front tyre on 2mm

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Passengers front tyre starting to wear low on outside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 95,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,816 miles

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

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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R945 KTC is a 1997 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R945 KTC, 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

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What year was R945 KTC registered?

R945 KTC is a 1997 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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