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S835 BWW

1998 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,112 mi
Last recorded119,112 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 BWW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 119,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 118,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure both front to rear at rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both exhaust pipes extensively repaired and shortened not reaching end of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel

Fail 5 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel

Pass 2 Jun 2017
Fail 2 Jun 2017

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 94,787 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2014 92,359 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,359 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 72,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 72,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,770 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2007 47,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 38,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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S835 BWW is a 1998 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S835 BWW, 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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S835 BWW is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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