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W186 MCF

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,951 mi
Last recorded153,951 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 MCF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 153,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

covers and trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,032 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 153,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 151,859 miles

Boot struts do not support boot.

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and are close to the edges.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Heavy corrosion around n/s front jacking point.

Inner bushes in both front suspension rear lower arms are deteriorating.

O/s front strut is corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,827 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,062 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear bushes in front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2015

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded going from front to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Covers & under-trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake f pipe going from front to n/s rear hose is corroding.

Rear bushes in front lower rear arms are starting to deteriorate.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

There are stains on the fuel tank, which suggest it has leaked at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014

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)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brake discs are worn & corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

There are stainfs on the fuel tank which suggest it has leaked at some time, but it was not leaking during the test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 145,875 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly & are close to the limit.

Front brake pads look very low.

Metal brake pipe inside o/s front wheelarch that did not fail the mot is corroding.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 145,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly & are close to the limit.

Front brake pads look very low.

Metal brake pipe inside o/s front wheelarch that did not fail the mot is corroding.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 144,477 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front and rear brake pads are getting low.

Front and rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 142,439 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Covers pereventing access to some components.

Front and rear brake pads are low.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 140,694 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

O/s wiper rubber is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 139,140 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s front is corroding.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,330 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

Oil on underside.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 135,040 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 133,787 miles

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

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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W186 MCF is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W186 MCF, 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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W186 MCF is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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