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V278 PDA

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,269 mi
Last recorded144,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 PDA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 144,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion to front brake discs

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges and some perishing to outer edges of tread and sidewalls

os headlamp beam pattern dull compared to ns

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

traction control lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 144,269 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion to front brake discs

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges and some perishing to outer edges of tread and sidewalls

os headlamp beam pattern dull compared to ns

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

traction control lamp on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 144,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2009 134,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

corrosion to osr sill

rear reg plate slightly faded

small cuts in nsf tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 131,668 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 131,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 127,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil dampness to front of engine

Fail 9 Jul 2007 127,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil dampness to offside of engine

Pass 29 Jun 2006 123,760 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight dampness to gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2005 119,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 119,116 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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V278 PDA is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V278 PDA, 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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V278 PDA is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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