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R962 BBJ

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip on o/s headlamp

Pass 24 Jun 2010

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

unable to read milage display

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,807 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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R962 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R962 BBJ, 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 R962 BBJ registered?

R962 BBJ is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R962 BBJ safe to buy?

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