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S153 BPH

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,805 mi
Last recorded156,805 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 BPH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 156,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 156,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 152,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 144,695 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2009 144,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 138,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,665 miles

both rear tyres has slight cracking intreads

Pass 3 Jul 2006 125,301 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 28 Jun 2005 119,855 miles

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

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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S153 BPH is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S153 BPH, 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 S153 BPH registered?

S153 BPH is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S153 BPH safe to buy?

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