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S206 BPM

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,953 mi
Last recorded114,953 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 BPM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 114,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 113,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 113,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 113,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 112,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 111,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 109,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,776 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,054 miles

OIL LEAK

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 105,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,806 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,603 miles

Coolant leak appearing from above bell housing.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,448 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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S206 BPM is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S206 BPM, 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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S206 BPM is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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