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S11 KWM

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,085 mi
Last recorded143,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 KWM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,085 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank has been repaired

Fail 5 Jan 2018 143,076 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank has been repaired

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 127,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 127,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 125,903 miles

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

fuel tank repaired not leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2009 125,900 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel tank repaired not leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,860 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 123,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 122,353 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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S11 KWM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S11 KWM, 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 S11 KWM registered?

S11 KWM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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