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MFL 1W

1999 BMW 735

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,600 mi
Last recorded164,600 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 1W
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 164,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 154,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 153,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,013 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 142,649 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 142,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,562 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 135,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,825 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,825 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 133,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 24 Sep 2010 132,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 132,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 130,798 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside door mirror begining to discolour.

parking brake noise offside & nearside.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 130,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 128,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside washer very weak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 123,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 114,404 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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MFL 1W is a 1999 BMW 735 in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MFL 1W, 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 MFL 1W registered?

MFL 1W is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is MFL 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFL 1W shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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