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E2 MRX

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 MRX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 135,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 132,780 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,811 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,765 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush knuckle (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 109,463 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 104,111 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 104,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 97,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 91,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 88,730 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,822 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 71,133 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 71,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,234 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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E2 MRX is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E2 MRX, 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 E2 MRX registered?

E2 MRX is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is E2 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 MRX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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