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J7 HSJ

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012

Oil leak

odometre can not be read

Fail 8 Feb 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

odometre can not be read

Pass 16 Mar 2011 162,242 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010
Fail 22 Apr 2010

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2009

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 147,241 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 147,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 127,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 113,715 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 113,715 miles

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

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

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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J7 HSJ is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J7 HSJ, 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 J7 HSJ registered?

J7 HSJ is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J7 HSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 HSJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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