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S119 OGT

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,676 mi
Last recorded60,676 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 OGT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2015
Fail 30 Apr 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,300 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 42,546 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 42,546 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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S119 OGT is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S119 OGT, 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 S119 OGT registered?

S119 OGT is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S119 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 OGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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