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K8 RUL

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 RUL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lower arm has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,565 miles

h/lamp patterns poor

rear brakes slight judder & imb high

rear coil springs corroding

steering idler play

undertray & side covers fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2012 107,565 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/lamp patterns poor

rear brakes slight judder & imb high

rear coil springs corroding

steering idler play

undertray & side covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2011 105,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 101,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 101,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,576 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 78,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 78,707 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 78,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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K8 RUL is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K8 RUL, 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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K8 RUL is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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