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T114 SPK

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,890 mi
Last recorded153,890 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 SPK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Note; offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge, good main tread....

oil leaks....

Fail 11 Sep 2018 153,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Note; offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge, good main tread....

oil leaks....

Pass 15 Sep 2017 148,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 148,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low both .... due to the above.... (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint fowardmost arm.... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi' hose.... (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken arm on unit.... (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill near jacking point NOTE - (also close to fuel tank.) (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x brake pipes to side of fuel tank .... (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 140,160 miles

2 x rear metal brake pipes corroded, especialy to r/h side of fuel tank..

Front inner pads look aprox' 3-4mm....

Fuel tank very deteriorated offside, small 'pin hole' nearside....

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

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

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

oil leaks....

Fail 21 Mar 2016 140,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken sensor linkage (at offside lower suspension arm.) (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2 x rear metal brake pipes corroded, especialy to r/h side of fuel tank..

Front inner pads look aprox' 3-4mm....

Fuel tank very deteriorated offside, small 'pin hole' nearside....

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

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

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

oil leaks....

Pass 27 Mar 2015 134,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 134,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 120,860 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 120,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 115,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,928 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,902 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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T114 SPK is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T114 SPK, 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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T114 SPK is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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