1997 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · R433 VLY
1997 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 208,711 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R433 VLY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2011
- 208,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R433 VLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 735 (R433 VLY) between May 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
R433 VLY Mileage History
- 31/05/2006118,115 mi
- 01/06/2007133,845 mi+15,730 mi
- 01/06/2007133,845 mi
- 10/06/2008149,892 mi+16,047 mi
- 10/06/2008149,893 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/2009173,662 mi+23,769 mi
- 10/07/2009173,662 mi
- 20/07/2010191,802 mi+18,140 mi
- 06/08/2011208,711 mi+16,909 mi
Average of roughly 17,480 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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