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S707 NLN

1998 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 NLN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,301 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 128,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 127,751 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2010 120,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 112,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 106,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 106,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 93,166 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 92,779 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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S707 NLN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S707 NLN, 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

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What year was S707 NLN registered?

S707 NLN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S707 NLN safe to buy?

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