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W171 CUB

2000 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,548 mi
Last recorded138,548 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 CUB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepped inside edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 129,101 miles

Nearside Front washer not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes in inner arch corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes in inner arch corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,284 miles

osf brake pipes corroding

osf rear control arm bush worn

rear brake bind on both wheels

rear pads getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,018 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf brake pipes corroding

osf rear control arm bush worn

rear brake bind on both wheels

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,195 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

nsf indicator pale

nsr lower rose bush starting to wear

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 4 Mar 2016 112,189 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front discs badly worn

front tyres worn low on edges

nsf indicator pale

nsr lower rose bush starting to wear

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,467 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,773 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,734 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 73,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 51,708 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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W171 CUB is a 2000 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W171 CUB, 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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W171 CUB is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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