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V124 GCF

1999 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 GCF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 152,601 miles

nsr wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 152,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 137,402 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 136,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 121,617 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,770 miles

boot stays weak

both rear tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall to chords

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2008 108,770 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot stays weak

both rear tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall to chords

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,550 miles

Offside Front 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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V124 GCF is a 1999 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V124 GCF, 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 V124 GCF registered?

V124 GCF is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V124 GCF safe to buy?

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