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C7 AJU

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 AJU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,555 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 100,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre sidewall has small cut

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,350 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake x2 (3.6.B.2c)

steering warning light illuminated

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,593 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 91,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs thin

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,791 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cuts to nsr sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,290 miles

cuts to nsr sidewall

knock from os front steering arm

Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,288 miles

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

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

cuts to nsr sidewall

knock from os front steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,539 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,936 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,764 miles

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

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

damage to near side floor covers

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,138 miles

main washer inoperative ,secondary system working

Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,641 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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C7 AJU is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C7 AJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C7 AJU registered?

C7 AJU is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is C7 AJU safe to buy?

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