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T518 LDD

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,944 mi
Last recorded179,944 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 LDD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 179,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside rear sills are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 179,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 173,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 160,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 160,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 157,788 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 154,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside of steering has slight play

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

heavy underseal underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,743 miles

Nearside slight play in nearside steering arm ball joint

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,587 miles

Oil leak ()

all front and rear brake pipes have heavy grease covering them

fuel tank is rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 138,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,438 miles

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

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

H/Lamp washers weak, but enough to meet the M.O.T Standards

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,924 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 120,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 114,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,786 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 3 Apr 2007 94,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,333 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,020 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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T518 LDD is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T518 LDD, 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 T518 LDD registered?

T518 LDD is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T518 LDD safe to buy?

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