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V987 EGN

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,023 mi
Last recorded81,023 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 EGN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,023 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn.(advise replace)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Washer jet's weak

Pass 18 Apr 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011
Fail 18 Apr 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,996 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,996 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 May 2009 52,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,019 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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V987 EGN is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue 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 V987 EGN, 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 V987 EGN registered?

V987 EGN is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V987 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 EGN 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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