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W271 JPL

2000 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 JPL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,131 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 104,131 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen outside drivers view of road ahead

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 101,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,763 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 91,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 91,776 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,205 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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W271 JPL is a 2000 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W271 JPL, 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 W271 JPL registered?

W271 JPL is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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