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T509 NHK

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 NHK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,775 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 77,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear jacking points have slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both rear outer sills/jacking points have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,487 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

both rear outer sills/jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,751 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perrish and crack

slight corrosion to n/s/r jacking point

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,173 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish and crack on outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,110 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,935 miles

both front brake discs rusty on edges

both front tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,751 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,982 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,672 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking up

nearside front tyre cracking up

Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking up

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 18 May 2007 60,482 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,679 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 54,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T509 NHK is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T509 NHK, 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

How do I check the history of T509 NHK?

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What year was T509 NHK registered?

T509 NHK is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T509 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T509 NHK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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