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T789 JFC

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 JFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 137,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 137,452 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 122,790 miles

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

both front lower rear suspension arms inner rear bushes splitting

brake discs alround rusty

main brake pipes + o/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre perrishing in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre tread bald on outter edge

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 144,887 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 144,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,614 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 64,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,926 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slight edge worn

Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,448 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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T789 JFC is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T789 JFC, 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 T789 JFC registered?

T789 JFC is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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