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M500 HAB

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,469 mi
Last recorded166,469 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 HAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 166,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 165,387 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 164,268 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 157,024 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f slight cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front and o/s/f inner brake discs surfaces worn

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut/shock absorber spring mount flange (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing driveshaft

Rear fuel tank corroded at filler neck

Fail 5 May 2017 156,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust/adjuster faulty (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mount/shock absorber mount flange (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f slight cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front and o/s/f inner brake discs surfaces worn

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut/shock absorber spring mount flange (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear handbrake cable rubbing driveshaft

Rear fuel tank corroded at filler neck

Pass 6 May 2016 137,969 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,357 miles

stone-Chip In Windscreen

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges Slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills

Power Steering Feed Pipes & Steering Box Damp

Slight Damage Front Number Plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges Slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Leaks

Plastic Trims Covering Sills

Power Steering Feed Pipes & Steering Box Damp

Slight Damage Front Number Plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone-Chip In Windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/plastic trims on sills limited view

oil leaks/signs of fluid on steering box

osf brake pipes corroding recommend attention

rear brake hoses perishing slightly

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

slight play in nsf track rod end ball joint

Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,419 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers/plastic trims on sills limited view

nsf wheel arch liner damaged/loose recommend attention

oil leaks/signs of fluid on steering box

osf brake pipes corroding recommend attention

rear brake hoses perishing slightly

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

slight play in nsf track rod end ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 108,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre just legal; o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,853 miles

Refer To Advise Sheet No.741436590120 --Dated 15/07/2010

Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link gaiter split

rear tyres getting close to legal limit & wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,485 miles

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

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

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

power steering hoses damp; signs of fluid on engine undertray

slight damage front number plate

Pass 9 May 2008 86,296 miles

Oil leak

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

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

play in nsr and osr upper suspension arms ball joints(top of hubs)

small stone chips outside zone A(front screen)

Fail 2 May 2008 86,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

play in both rear hub lower bushes,osr just acceptable/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

small stone chips outside zone A(front screen)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,582 miles

see advice sheet no.993670227139,issued 30/04/2007

Fail 30 Apr 2007 80,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

JUST ACCEPTABLE - play in both rear hub lower bearings

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear brake hoses slightly chafed & very close to suspension links on full lock

engine undertray fitted

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

lower efficiency o/s/r parking brake

signs of fluid on power steering pipe

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,623 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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M500 HAB is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 102,713 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 M500 HAB, 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 26 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M500 HAB is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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