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S587 CTT

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 CTT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 155,212 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (jacking points) x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 155,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (jacking points) x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 151,730 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019

Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017

Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Lower body sills/jack points corroded

front to rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Lower body sills/jack points corroded

front to rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,727 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Bottle to cooler (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 134,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Bottle to cooler (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,166 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Offside rear jacking point area corroding

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

o/s & n/s outer lower sills corrosion

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bushes wear

o/s/r outer sill corroded

power steering cooler pipe damp

Fail 17 Mar 2014

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

o/s & n/s outer lower sills corrosion

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bushes wear

o/s/r outer sill corroded

power steering cooler pipe damp

Pass 12 Mar 2013

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes rusty

n/s/r upper rear suspenion arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Fail 12 Mar 2012 125,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes rusty

n/s/r upper rear suspenion arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,211 miles

brake pipes rusty

power steering pipes damp

Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,624 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting

o/s/r outer lower suspension arm has slight play

power steering pipes and resiour damp

Fail 11 Mar 2010 113,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edge

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting

o/s/r outer lower suspension arm has slight play

power steering pipes and resiour damp

Pass 12 Mar 2009 114,149 miles

both rear exhaust heat shields boken and hitting exhaust

both rear tyres 3mm

power steering pipe damp

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 109,943 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 109,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 109,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S587 CTT is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S587 CTT, 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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S587 CTT is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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