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V582 FBY

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 FBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 152,701 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear silencers missing

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 143,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear silencers missing

o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General wear on all suspension bushes

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 130,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lower arm ball jiont dust boots perishing, slight corrosion all brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2012 129,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general surface corrosion on under side

misting of oil around transmission

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,188 miles

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

Oil leak

general wear on suspension bushes

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 124,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 119,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 108,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 94,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 94,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 86,932 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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V582 FBY is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V582 FBY, 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 V582 FBY registered?

V582 FBY is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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