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S725 YEV

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 YEV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 91,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 89,095 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Side, Splits and Perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,594 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,594 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides & perished (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 81,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,927 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 78,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 78,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 72,123 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 72,120 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,508 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,843 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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S725 YEV is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S725 YEV, 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 S725 YEV registered?

S725 YEV is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S725 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 YEV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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