MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,686 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Heavily undersealed.
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.
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 ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
front suspension arm bushes worn
rear discs corroded
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
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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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