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V556 SEV

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,864 mi
Last recorded140,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 SEV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 140,864 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 140,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2012 140,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

eml on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 133,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 130,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 129,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 124,831 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 124,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 114,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 107,144 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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V556 SEV is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V556 SEV, 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 V556 SEV registered?

V556 SEV is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V556 SEV safe to buy?

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