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V979 FFR

1999 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,184 mi
Last recorded144,184 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 FFR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 175,917 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 171,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 170,223 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 169,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2009 150,025 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 149,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 131,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 131,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 117,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 116,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 98,924 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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V979 FFR is a 1999 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V979 FFR, 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 V979 FFR registered?

V979 FFR is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V979 FFR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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