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W114 LJM

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW114 LJM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,670 miles

engine oil leak nearside

Pass 24 Sep 2011 115,050 miles

Oil leak

nearside track rod end locking bolt shortened,secure at time of test.

offside front tyre no tread on outer edge

rear number plate light units loose

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge,worn to limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 103,641 miles

Oil leak nearside engine .

Play in steering box /offside steering joints.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 103,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak nearside engine .

Play in steering box /offside steering joints.

Pass 23 Sep 2009
Fail 19 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 67,626 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 67,626 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,220 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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W114 LJM is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W114 LJM, 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 W114 LJM registered?

W114 LJM is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W114 LJM safe to buy?

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