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V71 LCP

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,915 mi
Last recorded153,915 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 LCP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 153,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

damp around power steering reservoir

general corrosion to vehicle

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 10 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damp around power steering reservoir

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

general corrosion to vehicle

metal fuel pipes corroded

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Oct 2016

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

handbrake performance low, only just met requirements

rubber fuel hose from tank colapsed and cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,876 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front brake application slightly uneven

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,194 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,899 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 121,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r door does not open from outside

o/s/f jacking block missing

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,394 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

digits missing from mileage indicator, just make out mileage

rear exhaust heatshields loose

slight play in n/s/r upper control arm

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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V71 LCP is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V71 LCP, 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 V71 LCP registered?

V71 LCP is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V71 LCP safe to buy?

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