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S63 EDL

1998 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 EDL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 103,421 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 103,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 99,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,131 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 81,422 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 80,749 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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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S63 EDL is a 1998 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S63 EDL, 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 S63 EDL registered?

S63 EDL is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S63 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S63 EDL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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