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S177 ABR

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,236 mi
Last recorded111,236 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 ABR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat sheild loose on back box

slight oil leak on diff at rear

under body of car is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 109,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 106,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,050 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2022 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point / Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point / Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,824 miles

Engine , Under Body And Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,301 miles

Both Rear Jacking Point Areas Corroded

Corrosion Through Out Suspension Under Body , Suspension And Braking Components Where Visible

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Front Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Jacking Point Areas Corroded

Corrosion Through Out Suspension Under Body , Suspension And Braking Components Where Visible

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Front Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,907 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Front Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,032 miles

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,681 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight fluctuation on front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2007 64,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 64,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 61,360 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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S177 ABR is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S177 ABR, 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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S177 ABR is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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