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V355 DPC

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,617 mi
Last recorded142,617 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 DPC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 142,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 134,526 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 129,824 miles

Front INNER STEERING RACK DUST COVERS PERISHED

Fail 8 Jun 2017 129,824 miles

Front INNER STEERING RACK DUST COVERS PERISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight roughness, when wheel is rotated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slight roughness, when wheel is rotated

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 125,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

rear center lap belt not working

Fail 4 Aug 2010 109,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

rear center lap belt not working

Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,294 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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V355 DPC is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V355 DPC, 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 V355 DPC registered?

V355 DPC is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V355 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V355 DPC shows 21 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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