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1998 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · S177 ABR

S177 ABR

1998 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21/10/1998. Recorded mileage 111,236 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/04/2026

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Mileage: 111,236 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 3498cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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Mileage History

16/03/2023102,665 mi
18/03/2024106,669 mi+4,004 mi
03/04/2024106,696 mi+27 mi
27/03/2025109,958 mi+3,262 mi
03/04/2026111,236 mi+1,278 mi

Average of roughly 2,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this BMW 735 (S177 ABR) from 1998 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2023 and April 2026.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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