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A16 SKO

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SKO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 112,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 109,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,450 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear park brake effort low.it would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Sep 2012 48,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,943 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,216 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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A16 SKO is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 SKO, 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 A16 SKO registered?

A16 SKO is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is A16 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SKO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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