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V197 GRE

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 GRE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,437 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,734 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads look low

powersteering resovior damp

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads look low

powersteering resovior damp

Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,227 miles

nsf and osf metal brake pipes slightly rusty †slight movement in ors wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,836 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,693 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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V197 GRE is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V197 GRE, 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 V197 GRE registered?

V197 GRE is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V197 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 GRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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