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S343 CNM

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 CNM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,629 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,629 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,061 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,500 miles

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

centre exhaust leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

bothside centre rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust leaking

offside rear brake hose perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet catch needs adjustment

front brake discs worn on inner face

heater valve has coolant leak

o/s/front rear suspension link ball joint gaitor worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet catch needs adjustment

front brake discs worn on inner face

heater valve has coolant leak

o/s/front rear suspension link ball joint gaitor worn

Pass 25 May 2011
Fail 19 May 2011 89,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 78,310 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2009 68,491 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 68,491 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,586 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 67,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,280 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S343 CNM 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 64.7%.

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 S343 CNM, 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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S343 CNM is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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