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S504 BDP

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,662 mi
Last recorded164,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 BDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 164,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020
Pass 31 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018
Fail 1 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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 29 Nov 2017 163,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,105 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,318 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 149,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,017 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 143,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 143,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 140,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 137,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 137,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 133,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 130,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 130,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 125,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 99,802 miles

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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S504 BDP is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S504 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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What year was S504 BDP registered?

S504 BDP is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S504 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 BDP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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