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J4 WDU

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,059 mi
Last recorded166,059 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 WDU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 166,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear tyres (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,130 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 27 Oct 2016

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,936 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,929 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010

N/S STEERING IDLER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,528 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,474 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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J4 WDU is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J4 WDU, 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 J4 WDU registered?

J4 WDU is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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