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S8 BSD

1998 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 BSD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 124,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 120,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,136 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 118,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 117,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 113,761 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,938 miles

Rear discs badly corroded/pitted and worn †Front discs corroded on inside †Windscreen damaged in zone B †Undertray damaged having hit something/N/S/F wheel arch liner badly split & in damder of falling off in time

Fail 5 Jan 2006 84,938 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear discs badly corroded/pitted and worn †Front discs corroded on inside †Windscreen damaged in zone B †Undertray damaged having hit something/N/S/F wheel arch liner badly split & in damder of falling off in time

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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S8 BSD is a 1998 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S8 BSD, 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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S8 BSD is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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