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S40 AJW

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 AJW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking with age

Pass 3 May 2012 139,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 139,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 133,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 131,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Sep 2008 125,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,805 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

nearside washer jet is weak

wipers are smeary

Pass 1 Aug 2006 113,868 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

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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S40 AJW 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 77.8%.

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 S40 AJW, 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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S40 AJW is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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