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W171 WGU

2000 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,707 mi
Last recorded138,707 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 WGU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 138,707 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 138,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 134,355 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside park brake need adjusting

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 134,274 miles

Nearside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 127,668 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 123,180 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 25 Apr 2009 123,174 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Feb 2008 117,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 114,105 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 WGU is a 2000 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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