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S829 OPX

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,401 mi
Last recorded171,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 OPX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2010 171,401 miles

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

nearside handbrake percentage low

Pass 24 Dec 2008 154,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside hand brake percentage low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 138,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 131,610 miles

aims on limits

nail in near side rear tyre

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear brake hose starting to perish

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering reservior and hoses damp

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 115,063 miles

both front tyre treads worn below 1.6mm on inside edges.advise wheel alignment to be checked and adjusted accordingly.

both rear tyre treads worn low.

minor damage to windscreen.

oil around nearside front of engine underside possibly from previous oil filter changes.

play in both rear lower suspension bushes.

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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S829 OPX is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S829 OPX, 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 S829 OPX registered?

S829 OPX is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S829 OPX safe to buy?

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