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S5 LTH

1999 BMW 735

Blue Lpg 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,084 mi
Last recorded173,084 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LTH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 173,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on,indicating fault(s)

nearside front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 172,599 miles

N/S mirror casing missing.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 172,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S mirror casing missing.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 162,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 147,982 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,328 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 137,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 130,609 miles

play in n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension bushes/pins

Pass 19 Mar 2008 128,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 118,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 92,802 miles

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

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

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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S5 LTH is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S5 LTH, 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 S5 LTH registered?

S5 LTH is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S5 LTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 LTH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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