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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
engine management light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads look low
powersteering resovior damp
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads look low
powersteering resovior damp
nsf and osf metal brake pipes slightly rusty †slight movement in ors wheel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V197 GRE is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 108,009 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 V197 GRE, 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 27 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V197 GRE registered?
V197 GRE is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 18 October 1999.
Is V197 GRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V197 GRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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