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L700 JRD

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,508 mi
Last recorded126,508 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 JRD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 126,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 126,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 123,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,595 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 121,549 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 117,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 112,251 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 105,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 97,038 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 93,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,495 miles

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 90,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,146 miles

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL.

Pass 23 Jun 2005 71,311 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 71,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L700 JRD is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L700 JRD, 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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L700 JRD is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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