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S535 UCF

1998 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,201 mi
Last recorded178,201 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 730153,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 UCF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 178,201 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 175,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 175,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 155,620 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 155,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 152,085 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rera wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2007 146,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 139,697 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 139,697 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 129,244 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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S535 UCF is a 1998 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 153,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S535 UCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S535 UCF registered?

S535 UCF is a 1998 BMW 730, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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