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T55 JRP

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 JRP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 121,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside screenwash jets not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2015 117,931 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside screenwash jets not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,704 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,931 miles

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

O/F/R inner tyre wear

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 95,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F inner tyre wear

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

O/F/R inner tyre wear

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,065 miles

23% imbalance front brakes

both front tyres below on inner edges in area that was never full tread

slight distortion to both dip beam patterns

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,301 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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T55 JRP is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T55 JRP, 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 T55 JRP registered?

T55 JRP is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T55 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 JRP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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