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S888 LTM

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,153 mi
Last recorded147,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 LTM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle and power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,767 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers etc obscuring full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers etc obscuring full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded but not yet weakened (sill area)

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all three visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded but not yet weakened (sill area)

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split but still clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes in wheel arch area corroded … advise recheck in 3 months time (1.1.11 (c))

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

belly plates etc obscure inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2018

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes in wheel arch area corroded … advise recheck in 3 months time (1.1.11 (c))

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

belly plates etc obscure inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and both metal brake pipes close in same area also corroding slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper suspension arms have play in bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush spherical bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

cannot clearly see some brake pipes to assess condition

wipers smearing slightly ...advise replace soon

Pass 27 Oct 2015

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,267 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2014 111,225 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,363 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 101,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,355 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 88,657 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 86,198 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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S888 LTM is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S888 LTM, 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 S888 LTM registered?

S888 LTM is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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