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V196 KBK

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 KBK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 127,140 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 127,140 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,349 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

slight movement o/s/f lower suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2012 115,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,076 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,620 miles

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.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,198 miles

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.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,198 miles

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.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,823 miles

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.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 74,823 miles

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.

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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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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