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T549 JKR

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 JKR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 149,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point showing corrossion not effecting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 132,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 131,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 128,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 125,783 miles

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

corrosion forming on sill panels by jacking point, sill panels have covers on them

oil leak

rear heat shields loose

Fail 11 May 2020 125,782 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion forming on sill panels by jacking point, sill panels have covers on them

oil leak

rear heat shields loose

Pass 29 May 2019 123,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 123,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 121,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 118,299 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

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

corrosion forming on n/s/front inner sill

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,347 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheilds Insecure

Rear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,347 miles

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

Brake Pipes Corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills

Rear Exhaust Heat Sheilds Insecure

Rear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 111,297 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake Pipes Corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Outer Sill Slightly Corroded

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

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

Ofside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Oil leak

Plastic Covers Covering Both Outer Sills

Rear Heat Sheilds Insecure

Rear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 109,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,310 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sidelight brighter than inner

Fail 31 May 2012 106,310 miles

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

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear outer sidelight brighter than inner

Pass 26 May 2011 103,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,181 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,929 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(stepped type)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 93,875 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(stepped type)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 85,216 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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T549 JKR is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T549 JKR, 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 T549 JKR registered?

T549 JKR is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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