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S644 GBN

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,655 mi
Last recorded123,655 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 GBN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,655 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

wet conditions

Fail 15 May 2012 123,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake warning light indicating fault

nearside front tyre cut to tread

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

traction control indicating fault

Pass 6 May 2011 112,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 110,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,902 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 108,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 103,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s steering idler slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,392 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 73,392 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slight split on outer side wall

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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S644 GBN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S644 GBN, 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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S644 GBN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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