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S228 TDT

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 TDT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012

Air bag light staying on

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012

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

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

Air bag light staying on

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011

Air bag light staying on

Both rear brake hoses split

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011

Air bag light staying on

Both rear brake hoses split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 182,537 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 182,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 170,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 159,498 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Nearside front fog lamp missing.

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm.[235/60 X 16W]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm.[235/60 X ZR16]

Pass 16 Apr 2007 145,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 128,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 128,547 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges. [Good year 235/60 X 16W]

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

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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S228 TDT is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S228 TDT, 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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What year was S228 TDT registered?

S228 TDT is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S228 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 TDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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