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H735 BMW

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

258,066 mi
Last recorded258,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH735 BMW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 258,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 258,045 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 257,387 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

traction control light perm on handbrake release pull cover broken nsf foglight missing slight damage to nsf bumper slight leak on pas reservoir hose oil leak (from oil filter housing?)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 224,826 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 224,826 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 224,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside parking brake is only working at 30% capacity

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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H735 BMW is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H735 BMW, 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 H735 BMW registered?

H735 BMW is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is H735 BMW safe to buy?

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