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S55 PRA

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,216 mi
Last recorded89,216 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PRA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 89,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,147 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reech the cord

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 75,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 75,046 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 75,026 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,044 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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S55 PRA is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S55 PRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 PRA registered?

S55 PRA is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is S55 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 PRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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