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BMW 735V

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 735V
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 79,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,820 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 78,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 75,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

tank damp

Pass 19 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2019

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate incorrect reflective back ground deteriorated (0.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2018

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2017

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2016

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre bald on outside edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f of vehicle damaged

n/s/f tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

rear differential leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f of vehicle damaged

n/s/f tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

rear differential leaking

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2011 163,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,657 miles

near side rear suspension arm outer swivel joint shows play.

off side rear suspension arm outer swivel joint shows extensive play.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,657 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear suspension arm outer swivel joint shows play.

off side rear suspension arm outer swivel joint shows extensive play.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,903 miles

front service brakes show run-out.

near side rear upper supension arm outer ball joint shows play.

near side rear upper suspension arm inner bush shows play.

off side rear tyre tread shows a split deep enough to reach the cords.

off side rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint shows extensive play.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,903 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front service brakes show run-out.

near side rear upper supension arm outer ball joint shows play.

near side rear upper suspension arm inner bush shows play.

off side rear tyre tread shows a split deep enough to reach the cords.

off side rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint shows extensive play.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,579 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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BMW 735V is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BMW 735V, 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 BMW 735V registered?

BMW 735V is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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