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S814 RUX

1998 BMW 735

Silver Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 RUX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 116,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,769 miles

Oil leak ()

brake hoses deteriorated /front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated /brake pipes corroded /front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,200 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded scored pitted

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front suspension lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,300 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 93,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,280 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,286 miles

Differential oil leak

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Offside front suspension headlight leveling switch broken

Oil leak

Wiring damaged on nearside front inner wheelarch

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,693 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 82,693 miles

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs pitted

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 77,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,242 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 48,388 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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S814 RUX is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S814 RUX, 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 S814 RUX registered?

S814 RUX is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S814 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 RUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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