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S735 MLN

1998 BMW 735

Gold Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS735 MLN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR SECTION OF THE MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

DIFF OIL LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS MINOR LEAK AT FLANGED JOINT

FUEL LINES CORRODED

FUEL TANK CORRODED AND WET

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BORDERLINE (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER WING AREA (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND WORN ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split ,BORDERLINE

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INNER WING AREA (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH ARE PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 111,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint found during steering lock to lock inspection marked with yellow tyre chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow tyre chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow tyre chalk ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

n/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing slightly corroded

rear differential has a slight oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank wet & corroded marked with yellow tyre chalk BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Aug 2015 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Aug 2015 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake warning light on

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres sidewalls slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,062 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres sidewalls slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,493 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,861 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,938 miles

vibration on engine

Fail 8 Jul 2010 72,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

vibration on engine

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,445 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,407 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 MLN is a 1998 BMW 735 in Gold with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S735 MLN, 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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S735 MLN is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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