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V990 FPF

1999 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,809 mi
Last recorded165,809 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 FPF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 165,809 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 161,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 155,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 149,593 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 149,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 143,315 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 143,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 138,807 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 138,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 130,968 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 106,261 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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V990 FPF is a 1999 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V990 FPF, 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 V990 FPF registered?

V990 FPF is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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