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S299 DSF

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 DSF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,572 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

unable to fully check all engine and steering components and outer sills due to plastic undertrays/coverings

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,776 miles

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

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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S299 DSF is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue 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 S299 DSF, 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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S299 DSF is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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