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S735 NCF

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,071 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides marginal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 149,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013
Pass 26 Jun 2012 139,027 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 139,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 113,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,750 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,718 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NCF is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

S735 NCF is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S735 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S735 NCF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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