1997 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · R447 BAX
1997 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 164,810 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3498cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R447 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 164,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R447 BAX Mileage History
- 20/08/2022158,762 mi
- 20/08/2022159,763 mi+1,001 mi
- 19/08/2023161,740 mi+1,977 mi
- 23/12/2025164,810 mi+3,070 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R447 BAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 735 (R447 BAX) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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