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S295 YNO

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 YNO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023
Fail 25 Sep 2023

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020
Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Very slight misting around fuel tank filler pipe connection.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Very slight misting around fuel tank filler pipe connection.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,676 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 141,791 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 135,566 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 135,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 131,581 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 131,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 114,448 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,369 miles

slight play in n/s/r rear upper suspension arm

Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,914 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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S295 YNO is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S295 YNO, 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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S295 YNO is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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