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V798 FAW

1999 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,734 mi
Last recorded69,734 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 FAW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,137 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear coil spring bottom rubber split

offside rear coil spring bottom rubber perished

Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,588 miles

Oil leak

near side front washer jet inop

Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,431 miles

Both front brake discs starting too corrode

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,003 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V798 FAW is a 1999 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V798 FAW, 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 V798 FAW registered?

V798 FAW is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V798 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 FAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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