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E5 PPL

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PPL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low outter edge

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,534 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,940 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,999 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,987 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,889 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,772 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,121 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,683 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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E5 PPL is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green 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 E5 PPL, 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 E5 PPL registered?

E5 PPL is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 19 June 1999.

Is E5 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PPL 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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