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S372 BDP

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,043 mi
Last recorded152,043 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 BDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 152,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 152,043 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm. (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 147,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 147,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 141,041 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,431 miles

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

Pas reservoir leaking slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2013 133,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 130,126 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

some play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 122,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,071 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 118,047 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 118,047 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 115,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 107,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Air bag lamp on

Chech brake pad warning displayed on dash

Off side front jacking pad missing

Off side rear road spring rubber seat displaced

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Nov 2005 102,912 miles

catalizers on vehicle brocken up but still operative

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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S372 BDP is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver 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 S372 BDP, 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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S372 BDP is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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