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V551 AFC

2000 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 AFC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 151,578 miles

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 124,919 miles

advice front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2007 124,918 miles

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

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

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

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

advice front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 116,406 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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V551 AFC is a 2000 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V551 AFC, 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 V551 AFC registered?

V551 AFC is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V551 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 AFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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