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V878 MTM

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,760 mi
Last recorded148,760 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 MTM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 148,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 144,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 143,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,128 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 110,948 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 110,948 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,819 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,064 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 104,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 96,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 66,577 miles

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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V878 MTM is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V878 MTM, 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 V878 MTM registered?

V878 MTM is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V878 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V878 MTM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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