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W144 DME

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,144 mi
Last recorded171,144 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 DME
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 171,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016

Both rear brake hoses cracked

Near side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,312 miles

Slight play in near side steering idler. Near side rear road spring insulator dislodged.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,993 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 130,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 124,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 124,670 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 121,259 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 121,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 8 Jul 2010 115,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,462 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 107,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 98,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 98,842 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,632 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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W144 DME is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W144 DME, 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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W144 DME is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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