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S245 NNV

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 NNV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 133,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 132,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r second side light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2008 126,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn,and pads wearing thin.

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

offside front tyre worn.

offside front tyre tread perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 111,647 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 111,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 109,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 107,068 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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S245 NNV is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S245 NNV, 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 S245 NNV registered?

S245 NNV is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S245 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 NNV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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