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S721 UTD

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,600 mi
Last recorded172,600 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 UTD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 172,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak - requires further investigation

vehicle under tray/cover slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2016 163,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2016 163,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 157,899 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 157,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 152,081 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 152,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 145,026 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 145,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 135,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 130,783 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 130,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 127,121 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gearbox leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 123,289 miles

Oil leak

screw and nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 122,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,803 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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S721 UTD is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S721 UTD, 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 S721 UTD registered?

S721 UTD is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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