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S170 BHC

1998 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,943 mi
Last recorded173,943 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 BHC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2012 173,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 147,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 139,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 134,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 121,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 105,937 miles

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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S170 BHC is a 1998 BMW 735 in Black 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 S170 BHC, 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 S170 BHC registered?

S170 BHC is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S170 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 BHC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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