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V160 JRY

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,699 mi
Last recorded104,699 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 JRY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 104,684 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 103,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,096 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 96,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch cover rubbing on tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,710 miles

Lip on front discs

Pass 20 Jun 2005 78,382 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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V160 JRY is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V160 JRY, 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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V160 JRY is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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