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T517 ARX

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,676 mi
Last recorded133,676 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 ARX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,676 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,121 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 128,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,152 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 115,814 miles

n/s/r bottom hub bushes slightley worn

Pass 9 Mar 2006 107,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 107,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T517 ARX is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T517 ARX, 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

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What year was T517 ARX registered?

T517 ARX is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T517 ARX safe to buy?

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