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S773 CJE

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,613 mi
Last recorded174,613 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 CJE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 174,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 174,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 168,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 164,921 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 13,458 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,458 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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S773 CJE is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S773 CJE, 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 S773 CJE registered?

S773 CJE is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S773 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S773 CJE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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