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M30 EGG

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 EGG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,569 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 93,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,613 miles

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

fuel tank rusty at filler neck base

Pass 10 Dec 2008 72,713 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm(banana)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 72,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm(banana)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,863 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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M30 EGG is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M30 EGG, 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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M30 EGG is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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