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V495 LNW

1999 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 LNW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,321 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 89,321 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,321 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s/r has body damage

Pass 17 Apr 2010
Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,595 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 174,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,782 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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V495 LNW is a 1999 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V495 LNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V495 LNW registered?

V495 LNW is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V495 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 LNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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