MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,269 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil dampness to front of engine
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 735?
Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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