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S285 TDT

1998 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 TDT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 124,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 123,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 104,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 104,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,173 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 90,949 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 87,635 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 83,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,582 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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S285 TDT is a 1998 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S285 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S285 TDT registered?

S285 TDT is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S285 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 TDT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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