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V181 ROC

1999 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,495 mi
Last recorded136,495 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 ROC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 136,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,929 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 121,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 112,887 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,556 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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V181 ROC is a 1999 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V181 ROC, 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

How do I check the history of V181 ROC?

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What year was V181 ROC registered?

V181 ROC is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V181 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V181 ROC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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