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T556 WAM

1999 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 WAM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,735 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 120,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 112,649 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)

front wheel allignment advised

Fail 13 Oct 2009 108,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 102,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 98,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 98,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES.

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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T556 WAM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T556 WAM, 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 T556 WAM registered?

T556 WAM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T556 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 WAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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