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T597 HSO

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 HSO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 129,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls are perished

g/box sump corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,186 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 128,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 123,862 miles

front tyres 235 rear tyres 215

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 121,597 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 120,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 120,525 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 120,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,623 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,085 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 116,078 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 109,768 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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)

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

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

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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T597 HSO is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 T597 HSO, 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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T597 HSO is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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