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S47 CWK

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,111 mi
Last recorded181,111 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 CWK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2010 181,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear arch has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 168,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 159,868 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 31 Aug 2007 149,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 139,260 miles

chip in front windscreen

front inner brake pads becoming low

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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S47 CWK is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S47 CWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S47 CWK registered?

S47 CWK is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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