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S190 AET

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,750 mi
Last recorded141,750 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 AET
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,750 miles

n/s and o/s bottom inner bushes need changing soon slight play

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r bottom arm bushes slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2009 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s bottom inner bushes need changing soon slight play

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r bottom arm bushes slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2008 135,780 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills unable inspect plastic covers

Pass 15 Oct 2007 130,907 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills unable to insect plasic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2006 124,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 124,251 miles

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

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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S190 AET is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S190 AET, 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 S190 AET registered?

S190 AET is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S190 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S190 AET shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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