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S185 CKS

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,850 mi
Last recorded123,850 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 CKS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 123,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 123,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2012 118,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,323 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,524 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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S185 CKS is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S185 CKS, 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

How do I check the history of S185 CKS?

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What year was S185 CKS registered?

S185 CKS is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S185 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 CKS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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