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S507 EWH

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,943 mi
Last recorded110,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS507 EWH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,706 miles

Both front tyers are perished and low on 3mm. Both front tyer valves are perished

Both rear lower rear pin bushes have play

N/S/F brake hose has rub marks

O/S/F anti role bar link boot is perished

Rear brake discs are corroded and pads are low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,706 miles

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

Both front tyers are perished and low on 3mm. Both front tyer valves are perished

Both rear lower rear pin bushes have play

N/S/F brake hose has rub marks

O/S/F anti role bar link boot is perished

Rear brake discs are corroded and pads are low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,066 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,048 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

traction control light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 94,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,540 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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S507 EWH is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S507 EWH, 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 S507 EWH registered?

S507 EWH is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S507 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S507 EWH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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