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R977 LAA

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

111,118 mi
Last recorded111,118 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 LAA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal min 1.6mm. 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,828 miles

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

Nearside front fog light not working & glass lens broken.

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 108,821 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking Filler to tank. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front fog light not working & glass lens broken.

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 104,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 104,733 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 102,685 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,744 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front fog light glass broken

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,741 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Brake light fault message on, all brake lights working

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front fog light glass broken

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear light unit cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front tyre wall slight miss-shape

offside rear tyre wall slight miss-shape

Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre wall slight miss-shape

nearside rear tyre wall slight miss-shape

offside front tyre wall slight miss-shape

offside rear tyre wall slight miss-shape

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 85,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,158 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 73,537 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

just passed handbrake efficency requires brakes bedding in

n/s/f rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Aug 2006 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f rear arm inner bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,068 miles

near side rear tyre has cut in the tread not to cord

Fail 26 Aug 2005 59,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre has cut in the tread not to cord

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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R977 LAA is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R977 LAA, 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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R977 LAA is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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