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S735 MEP

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,400 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

left cat rattling

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,291 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,835 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,979 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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S735 MEP 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 80%.

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 MEP, 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 MEP registered?

S735 MEP is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S735 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S735 MEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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