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T738 MLC

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 MLC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 94,033 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 94,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,317 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,246 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,246 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,215 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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T738 MLC is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red 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 T738 MLC, 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 T738 MLC registered?

T738 MLC is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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