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S406 HCG

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 HCG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,533 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 105,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,687 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,970 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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S406 HCG is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S406 HCG, 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 S406 HCG registered?

S406 HCG is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is S406 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 HCG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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