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S75 VAM

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,032 mi
Last recorded114,032 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 VAM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2015 114,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Feb 2014 111,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,321 miles

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

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

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

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

steering idler arm bush worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 136,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f wire loose

Fail 6 Jul 2009 136,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f wire loose

Pass 16 Jun 2008 123,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 117,118 miles

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

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

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

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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S75 VAM is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S75 VAM, 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 S75 VAM registered?

S75 VAM is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S75 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 VAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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