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S771 EHC

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 EHC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016
Fail 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 118,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 109,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,985 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 90,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,855 miles

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

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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S771 EHC is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S771 EHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S771 EHC registered?

S771 EHC is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S771 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S771 EHC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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