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T54 TBA

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 TBA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,128 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 86,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,127 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,127 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 86,127 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside front stability control sensor insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 85,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,590 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,175 miles

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 3 Dec 2009 76,171 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,215 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 21 Aug 2007 66,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,370 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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T54 TBA is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T54 TBA, 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 T54 TBA registered?

T54 TBA is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T54 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T54 TBA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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