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S735 DBN

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,343 mi
Last recorded187,343 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 DBN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2009 187,343 miles

Accident damage to front end

Centre rear brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Park brake lever nearing end of working travel

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

Rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2008 182,181 miles

Accident damage to front end

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 177,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 173,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 166,910 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

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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S735 DBN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S735 DBN, 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 S735 DBN registered?

S735 DBN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S735 DBN safe to buy?

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