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S491 ORV

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 ORV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s/f tyres perishing

o/s n/s/r jacking points rusted

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s/f tyres perishing

o/s n/s/r jacking points rusted

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 253,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 243,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 231,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 231,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 212,649 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 25 Jun 2018 212,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jun 2017
Fail 13 Jun 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 191,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering

Fail 23 May 2016 191,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering

Pass 30 May 2015 180,994 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 180,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 May 2014 164,267 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 2 May 2013 152,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 132,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

weak spray from windscreen washers

Pass 14 Apr 2011 132,480 miles

NSF and OSF discs worn

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,956 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,010 miles

o/s/f jacking block is broken

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

b/fluid change is required.

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing the w/screen ok.

front brake discs are badly lipped advise discs and pads to be replaced.

n/s/f spring adjuster for bonnet hight is broken causing bonnet not to open new adjuster required.

n/s/f wheel arch trim is damaged/broken due to bodywork damage advise replacement

o/s/r lower arm ball joint and bush have slight play advise replacement.

rear discs are badly corroded advise replacement of the rear discs and pads.

rubber strap for the fuel filler cap is broken advise replacement.

spare tyre has a nail out of repair limits new tyre required.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 91,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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S491 ORV is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S491 ORV, 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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S491 ORV is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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