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V732 FPT

1999 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 FPT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 147,538 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 147,509 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,598 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 121,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 117,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 117,337 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,179 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s o/s rear tyers cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,083 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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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V732 FPT is a 1999 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V732 FPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V732 FPT registered?

V732 FPT is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V732 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V732 FPT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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