MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,795 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front wiper smirring
o/s n/s rear brakes disc sightly worn
All four tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V228 JBS is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V228 JBS, 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 V228 JBS registered?
V228 JBS is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V228 JBS safe to buy?
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