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S718 FRR

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,686 mi
Last recorded158,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 FRR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 158,686 miles

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

Heavily undersealed.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 158,686 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Heavily undersealed.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 158,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame on bend marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded most brake pipes corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

fuel lines corroded

fuel strap corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,534 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 157,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 153,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs poor condition

engine oil level low

extensive surface rust to under side of vehicle

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 14 Oct 2011 153,618 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 153,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front suspension arm bushes worn.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,323 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 151,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 143,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 136,253 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 129,424 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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S718 FRR is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S718 FRR, 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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S718 FRR is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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