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T589 SET

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,762 mi
Last recorded110,762 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 SET
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,762 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2010 141,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 135,471 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 128,453 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 128,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 114,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,712 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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T589 SET is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue 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 T589 SET, 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 T589 SET registered?

T589 SET is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T589 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T589 SET 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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