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T897 JUR

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,040 mi
Last recorded118,040 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 JUR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,040 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,272 miles

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

n/s mirror damaged

rear hub bushes worn

springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 113,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 109,785 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 1 May 2007 101,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 101,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,210 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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T897 JUR is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T897 JUR, 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 T897 JUR registered?

T897 JUR is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T897 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 JUR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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