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V685 FHL

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,441 mi
Last recorded137,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 FHL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,441 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,441 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017

Fuel pipe slightly damaged near tank (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged near tank (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 102,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,465 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 102,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front floor/sill area corroding by jacking point.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front floor/sill area holed by corrosion by jacking point.

Possible slight fuel weep from fuel tank filler hose area.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension rear transverse link outer joint.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,210 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front brake hose slightly chafed.

Nearside sill panel holed by corrosion on jacking point.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside front suspension strut spring cup corroding.

Rear subframe corroding.

Slight fuel staining around fuel tank filler hose to fuel tank.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel tank corroded.

Handbrake outer casings corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sills rusty where visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2012 96,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fuel tank corroded.

Handbrake outer casings corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Sills rusty where visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2011 93,950 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F brake hose is rubbing to cable but not deep enought to reach the cord

Slight play on both rear top link ball joints

Some parts of fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F brake hose is rubbing to cable but not deep enought to reach the cord

Slight play on both rear top link ball joints

Some parts of fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,197 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 81,173 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 76,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 76,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 73,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 68,723 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 68,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer handbrake cable is swollen

Pass 4 May 2006 68,451 miles

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

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

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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V685 FHL is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V685 FHL, 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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V685 FHL is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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