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S286 NTF

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,796 mi
Last recorded129,796 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 NTF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 129,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin / bush, boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sill / floor holed, not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm, o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 128,803 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin / bush, boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sill / floor holed, not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm, o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has play

Offside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has play

brake warning light on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,805 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose pins (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 77,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,590 miles

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres borderline legal advise replacement.offside rear door handle broken.rear springs heavly corroded.both front tyres feathering.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,960 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 68,394 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,369 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 59,755 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,215 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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S286 NTF is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S286 NTF, 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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S286 NTF is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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