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S543 LPR

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,680 mi
Last recorded95,680 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 LPR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 95,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 92,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 89,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside bothsides (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 79,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,735 miles

Air Bag Warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,945 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,767 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2007 58,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 58,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

1 litre of oil added

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,498 miles

N/S/R HUB BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 48,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,244 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S543 LPR is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S543 LPR, 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

How do I check the history of S543 LPR?

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What year was S543 LPR registered?

S543 LPR is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S543 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 LPR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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