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S990 JYX

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,197 mi
Last recorded157,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 JYX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 157,197 miles

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

windscreen has stone chips but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,495 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 154,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 150,434 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 150,434 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 145,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank has a repair

Fail 31 Jan 2017 145,623 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,068 miles

Lower under trays fitted

oil leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2016 142,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside screen wiper blade ineffective

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,260 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 133,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 130,497 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 123,708 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,355 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate slight delamination

Pass 6 Feb 2009 76,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer thread.

Rear registration plate slight delamination

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,569 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,960 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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S990 JYX is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S990 JYX, 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 S990 JYX registered?

S990 JYX is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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