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ExpiredMileage
127,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
adequate welding repairs to nearside front coil spring mount area on shocker noted
offside front tyre outer tread wear and cut noted
rear coil springs slightly corroded
winter tyre fitted to nearside rear of vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre outer tread wear and cut noted
rear coil springs slightly corroded
engine oil leak
n/s/r tyre close to limit
outer sills covered
slight movement o/s/f lower suspension
air bag light on - will fail next year
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
brake warning light on
n/s/f tyre bald on edges + close to limit
outer sills covered
some play in both front top strut mounts
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on - will fail next year
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
brake warning light on
n/s/f tyre bald on edges + close to limit
outer sills covered
some play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight seepage from around power steering reservoir and connecting hoses.
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
underside trim damaged.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
underside trim damaged.
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V196 KBK is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V196 KBK, 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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V196 KBK is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 1 February 2000.
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