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S282 KTS

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,658 mi
Last recorded176,658 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 KTS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 173,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

various parts of the rear suspension affected by surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2016 173,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

various parts of the rear suspension affected by surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015

corrosion underside of vehicle

engine and underside shields fitted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion underside of vehicle

engine and underside shields fitted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 160,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 154,894 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 153,033 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 150,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 147,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 147,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 140,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 140,790 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 130,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres tread on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing more on outside

Pass 29 Dec 2006 96,530 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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S282 KTS is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 114,202 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S282 KTS, 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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S282 KTS is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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