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S705 BNP

1998 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,341 mi
Last recorded114,341 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 BNP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 114,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 111,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 109,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 104,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 100,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,812 miles

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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S705 BNP is a 1998 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S705 BNP, 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 S705 BNP registered?

S705 BNP is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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