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W182 RCU

2000 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW182 RCU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 67,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank straps are corroded (both)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear diff both pipes coming out of splitter are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,906 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,282 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded on inside face

Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight suspension adjuster snapped

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight suspension adjuster snapped

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 43,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,399 miles

front & rear brake pipes starting to corroad

rear suspension pipes starting to corroad

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,214 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 37,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W182 RCU is a 2000 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W182 RCU, 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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W182 RCU is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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