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S188 MVY

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 MVY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front numberplate dammaged

Offside Rear door bottom corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 111,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,537 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 108,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,651 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,446 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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S188 MVY is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S188 MVY, 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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S188 MVY is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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