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MFZ 2898

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,152 mi
Last recorded92,152 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 2898
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor gearbox oil leak

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 24 May 2021 88,626 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel rubber hose deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2021 88,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive mist of steering fluid on hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel rubber hose deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,332 miles

Nearside Front thrust arm bushes slightly dett.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front thrust arm bushes slighty dett.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,261 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F Inner thrust arm bushes split

Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F Inner thrust arm bushes split

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,819 miles

osf and nsf thrust are bushes starting to split

osr and nsr lower arm front bushes bonding starting to separate

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,421 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 61,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,577 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,105 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,180 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 56,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,196 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,183 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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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MFZ 2898 is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MFZ 2898, 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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What year was MFZ 2898 registered?

MFZ 2898 is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is MFZ 2898 safe to buy?

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