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S231 AMD

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,032 mi
Last recorded163,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 AMD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 163,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 159,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 151,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 227,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 131,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 123,176 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 112,230 miles

o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2006 111,660 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play o/s/f ball joint

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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S231 AMD is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S231 AMD, 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 S231 AMD registered?

S231 AMD is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S231 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 AMD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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