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W166 VKE

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,579 mi
Last recorded151,579 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 VKE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 151,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 151,577 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 135,202 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 135,202 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 119,321 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres feathering

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2008 119,320 miles

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres feathering

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2007 102,514 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

signs of coolent staining round nearside end of the radiator.

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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W166 VKE is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W166 VKE, 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 W166 VKE registered?

W166 VKE is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W166 VKE safe to buy?

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