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S363 WAM

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,475 mi
Last recorded226,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 WAM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 226,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 226,475 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 219,852 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 213,678 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 213,678 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 203,953 miles

a.bonnet catches sticky

a.chips in screen under limits

a.front pads look low just above limit hard to check

a.n/s/r lower arm inner front bush worn

a.o/s/f fog light cracked

a.rear pads worn

a.slight free play in steering

a.slight play in both front inner track rod end ball joints slightly more on o/s/f

a.slight power steering weep from pipe

a.under body oil leaks/rocker covers/gearbox area

Pass 28 Dec 2006 192,943 miles

Oil leak

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

a.both front flexi hoses tuch drop links when on full lock but not damaged

a.fuel pipe rear clamp bolt loose but still secure

a.o/s/f fog light cracked

a.o/s/f inner track rod arm ball joint has slight play

a.power steering pipe weeping

Fail 14 Dec 2006 192,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 176,067 miles

freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing.

offside front fog lamp lense cracked.

small chip in front reg plate.

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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S363 WAM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S363 WAM, 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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S363 WAM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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