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S999 TRR

1998 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 735114,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 TRR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,471 miles

All four brake disc rusty

Front Bumper slight damage

Offside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 92,129 miles

Offside Rear tyre is deflated

o/s beam image is blurred

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,129 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre is deflated

o/s beam image is blurred

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,080 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2016 91,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,747 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished and has cuts in the tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,692 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,027 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)

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/r tyre is deflated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 85,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/r tyre is deflated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,332 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing and wearing on outer edges. 235/50/18

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,636 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

rear brake pads low

spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Oct 2011 78,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

rear brake pads low

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,961 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,738 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 64,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,744 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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S999 TRR is a 1998 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S999 TRR, 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 S999 TRR registered?

S999 TRR is a 1998 BMW 735, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S999 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 TRR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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