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S512 JGT

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,911 mi
Last recorded188,911 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 JGT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 188,911 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 188,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 179,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 179,296 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2008 167,088 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 153,393 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 153,393 miles

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

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

INNER SIDES OF FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTED

PLAY IN N/S REAR TOP REAR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT

SURFACE RUST TO N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE

Pass 6 Apr 2006 134,466 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S512 JGT is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S512 JGT, 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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What year was S512 JGT registered?

S512 JGT is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S512 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S512 JGT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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