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W301 PWK

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 PWK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

play starting in both rear trailing arm bushies

Fail 23 Mar 2011

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

play starting in both rear trailing arm bushies

Pass 29 Mar 2010 178,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009

Childseat fitted offside rear.

Cover sills fitted.

Nearside front and offside front tie bar rear bushes heavily worn.

Nearside front and offside front tyres low inner edges.

Play in nearside rear and offside rear lower arm rear pin/bush.

Rear number plate showing age.

Various minor oil leaks.

Wipers showing age.

Pass 7 Mar 2008
Fail 4 Mar 2008

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r brake hose shows perishing and slight cracking [ n/s/r hose shows perishing ]

Pass 30 Mar 2007 141,002 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 141,002 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006

odeometer not working recommend repair

pas pipes damp n/s monitor

suspension bushes aged

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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W301 PWK is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue 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 W301 PWK, 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 W301 PWK registered?

W301 PWK is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W301 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 PWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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