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P3 PTK

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,373 mi
Last recorded163,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PTK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 163,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 163,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 163,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 162,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 162,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to screen

nearside wiper split and smeering screen

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,386 miles

Fuel tank leaking pipe from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to screen

nearside wiper split and smeering screen

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,339 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 161,337 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 160,377 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 159,964 miles

all ball joint gators deetriorated

coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

hand brake high

offside front door lower trim damaged

oil leak

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 1 May 2012 152,469 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

harsh corrosion to offside rear sill (border line pass)

offside front tyre slightly binding

play in nearside rear lower arm bushes

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 24 Oct 2011 151,080 miles

centre stop light not working

coil springs slightly corroded

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake cables slightly corroded

harsh corrosion to offside rear sill

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 10 May 2011 149,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted/worn

both rear tyres perished but not to the cords

Fail 6 May 2011 149,439 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly pitted/worn

both rear tyres perished but not to the cords

Pass 25 Oct 2010 146,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear brake discs very slightly pitted

slight misting of oil around the steering box

very slight corrosion around the offside rear jacking point

Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished but not to the cords

exhaust system slightly corroded

handbrake pedal slightly low

play in nearside front steering pivot/idler (borderline pass)

slight corrosion in places

Fail 28 Apr 2010 142,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished but not to the cords

exhaust system slightly corroded

handbrake pedal slightly low

play in nearside front steering pivot/idler (borderline pass)

slight corrosion in places

Pass 30 Oct 2009 137,525 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Fail 30 Oct 2009 137,525 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

srs light on

Pass 14 May 2009 130,414 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 128,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 124,515 miles

Front brake imbalance close to upper limit

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 112,905 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 105,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 101,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 97,471 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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P3 PTK is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P3 PTK, 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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What year was P3 PTK registered?

P3 PTK is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is P3 PTK safe to buy?

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