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V79 DMH

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,800 mi
Last recorded157,800 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 DMH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 157,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 157,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 141,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 130,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2007 111,030 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever extensive travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 111,030 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever extensive travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,399 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 97,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine radiator holed by top hose flange.

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth inside edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it.

Offside front tyre tread worn inside edge.

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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V79 DMH is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V79 DMH, 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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What year was V79 DMH registered?

V79 DMH is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V79 DMH safe to buy?

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