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W158 UTF

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 UTF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,550 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 125,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 121,075 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 113,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Sump has residue Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage Power Steering minor seepage on pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 113,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 110,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,123 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside door mirror slighlty discoloured but still able to view clearly

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covres and shields

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and undershields fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers and undershields fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,561 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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W158 UTF is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W158 UTF, 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 W158 UTF registered?

W158 UTF is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W158 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 UTF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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