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S562 MVY

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 MVY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield lose

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,521 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 123,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,202 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,106 miles

Advise engine overheating.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise engine overheating.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,833 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 91,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 89,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 87,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,788 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded but not excessively

Fail 30 Jan 2009 85,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all brake pipes slightly corroded but not excessively

Pass 12 Jan 2008 83,714 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 83,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 81,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 81,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,794 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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S562 MVY is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S562 MVY, 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 S562 MVY registered?

S562 MVY is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S562 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 MVY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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