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H14 PPM

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,770 mi
Last recorded165,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 PPM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 165,770 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 165,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 163,060 miles

dash warning light came on and off again during test and remained off

oil leak n/s/f

Fail 17 Jun 2014 163,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dash warning light came on and off again during test and remained off

oil leak n/s/f

Pass 18 Jun 2013 160,209 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 160,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 154,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear tyres have small cuts in walls

Pass 20 Jul 2011 148,576 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 148,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 145,741 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 134,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 121,342 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 121,342 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 112,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,429 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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H14 PPM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H14 PPM, 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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H14 PPM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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