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J6 KGM

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KGM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 129,462 miles

offside front ride height sensor insecure to lower arm

slight play in nearside front steering idler

slight play in rear hub bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2009 129,406 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside front ride height sensor insecure to lower arm

slight play in nearside front steering idler

slight play in rear hub bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2008 118,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 103,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 103,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,648 miles

All tyres worn, the front pair are poor.Although they have met the minimum requirements for an MOT pass, this does not mean they are legal for use on the road (see sction 4 on the reverse of your certificate) IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT recommended

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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J6 KGM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J6 KGM, 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 J6 KGM registered?

J6 KGM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is J6 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 KGM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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