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V656 OUM

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,768 mi
Last recorded98,768 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 OUM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 91,053 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,656 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012

BENIFIT GIVEN ON THE COLOUR OF THE FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULBS

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR AND BOTH REPEATLER LIGHT BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

MILEAGE NOT FULLY DISPLAYED

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON WHICH MAY BE A FAIL ITEM FROM 9/04/2012

THE OS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2012

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BENIFIT GIVEN ON THE COLOUR OF THE FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULBS

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR AND BOTH REPEATLER LIGHT BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

MILEAGE NOT FULLY DISPLAYED

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON WHICH MAY BE A FAIL ITEM FROM 9/04/2012

THE OS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,131 miles

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

offside front inner track rod joint creaking

Pass 26 May 2010 66,565 miles

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 50,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wheels different widths

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,871 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V656 OUM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V656 OUM, 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 V656 OUM registered?

V656 OUM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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