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V997 MAU

1999 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,443 mi
Last recorded124,443 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 735108,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MAU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,443 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 124,443 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,995 miles

both front tyres perishing

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing road face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing road face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,378 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 123,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,030 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,019 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,181 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 112,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 106,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,613 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 96,699 miles

engine oil leaks.......

front and rear tyres sidewalls perishing...advise replacement/further inspection before next mot....

front brake discs lightly worn....

rear brake discs lightly worn/scored/corroded....

rear suspension arm lower bushes worn/perishing...advise replacement before next mot...

Pass 13 May 2009 93,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly scored.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 13 May 2008 91,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 89,503 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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V997 MAU is a 1999 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V997 MAU, 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 V997 MAU registered?

V997 MAU is a 1999 BMW 735, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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