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S270 GAN

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 GAN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,625 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,625 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,025 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45R18 99v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45R18 99v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,971 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 75,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 75,054 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 73,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,677 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,927 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 69,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 63,473 miles

Slight Play in both rear lower wishbone bushes.

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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S270 GAN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S270 GAN, 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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S270 GAN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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