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S381 JBA

1999 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 JBA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,594 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,654 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,589 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 84,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 60,359 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,327 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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S381 JBA is a 1999 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S381 JBA, 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 S381 JBA registered?

S381 JBA is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S381 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 JBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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