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S733 GNM

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,731 mi
Last recorded264,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 GNM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 264,731 miles

coolant level found low

front steel brake pipes corroded and greased

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

heavy oil and coolant loss in engine bay

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 264,731 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)

coolant level found low

front steel brake pipes corroded and greased

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

heavy oil and coolant loss in engine bay

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 256,490 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 256,490 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills holed

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 251,966 miles

inner and outer sills very corroded

o/s/f inner steering joint rubber boot perished

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 246,239 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition,

Offside rear exhaust heat shield is loose,

Slight brake bind on offside front,

Slight play in offside rear, upper rear, susspension arm joint,

Various engine oil leaks,

Pass 26 Sep 2013 237,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 237,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs corroded rear brake pads low metal brake pipes corroded front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 227,312 miles

underbody trays fitted

front brake disks poor

headlight beam pattern poor

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

oil staining on gearbox

oil staining on sump and subframe

rear brake disks poor

rear jacking points corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2012 227,312 miles

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

front brake disks poor

headlight beam pattern poor

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r seatbelt buckle differcult to secure

oil staining on gearbox

oil staining on sump and subframe

rear brake disks poor

rear jacking points corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 220,248 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on outer edges,

Has alot of park brake travel,

Heavy engine oil leak from around head gasket area,

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge,

Offside front fog light broken,

Fail 29 Sep 2011 220,247 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres are worn heavily on outer edges,

Has alot of park brake travel,

Heavy engine oil leak from around head gasket area,

Nearside front wheel arch liner detached from mounts and rubbing on wheel in lock,

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge,

Offside front fog light broken,

Offside rear exhaust silrencer mount heavily corroded,

Pass 24 Sep 2010 212,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 204,633 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges,

Both rocker cover gaskets leaking,

Fail 28 Sep 2009 204,514 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on outter edges,

Both rocker cover gaskets leaking,

Offside rear ehaust heat shield loose,

Pass 22 Sep 2008 192,354 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 178,124 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 177,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 166,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 166,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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S733 GNM is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S733 GNM, 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 S733 GNM registered?

S733 GNM is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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