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S705 DNM

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,098 mi
Last recorded161,098 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 DNM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 161,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 154,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2011 148,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 148,888 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 138,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre wall has a few cuts init

rear discs badly worn/scored

front disc badly worn/scored

Fail 17 Jul 2010 135,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre wall has a few cuts init

rear discs badly worn/scored

front disc badly worn/scored

Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,725 miles

brake discs rust

nearside front roll bar link worn

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

offside rear suspension lower bush worn

Pass 23 Jul 2008 122,763 miles

airbag light on

brake warning on

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear pad loom broke

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 118,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 115,110 miles

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

front brake pad wear warning lamp loom broken at n/s front caliper

Pass 20 Jun 2005 112,345 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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S705 DNM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol 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 S705 DNM, 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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S705 DNM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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