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T817 RWH

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 RWH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,417 miles

Both near side tyres are scrubbed on outer sidewalls

O/S/F inner brake disc face corroded and worn + brake pad low.

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2011 123,417 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both near side tyres are scrubbed on outer sidewalls

O/S/F inner brake disc face corroded and worn + brake pad low.

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Fail 7 May 2010 123,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear 235/60R16H tyre wearing on edges

offside front 235/60R16W tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 118,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 115,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,513 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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T817 RWH is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T817 RWH, 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 T817 RWH registered?

T817 RWH is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T817 RWH safe to buy?

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