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S35 MBY

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 MBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 38,299 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 36,600 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 35,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 35,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 33,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 30,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 29,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,916 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,916 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,887 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 27,800 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

front reg plate cracked but still readable

rear plate faded but still readable

the rear indicator lenses have condensation inside them but operation not hinded

unable to fully inspect the chassis underneath due to plastic muck covers

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,384 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,251 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

unable to fully inspect the rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,388 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S35 MBY is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S35 MBY, 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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What year was S35 MBY registered?

S35 MBY is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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