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S879 ARO

1998 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,693 mi
Last recorded191,693 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 ARO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 191,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 189,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front exhaust joint slight leak

oil leak

rear heat shields loose

Fail 13 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front exhaust joint slight leak

oil leak

rear heat shields loose

Pass 26 Jul 2017 177,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshields

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

nearside rear shock absorber lower spring seat slightly corroded

offside front tyre badly worn on both inner and outer edges

offside rear shock absorber lower spring seat slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 175,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 175,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 160,498 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear lower suspension joint worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 140,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 140,060 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 123,972 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 123,972 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 111,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 99,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,282 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2009 75,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,625 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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S879 ARO is a 1998 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S879 ARO, 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 S879 ARO registered?

S879 ARO is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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