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W332 OLF

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,489 mi
Last recorded200,489 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 OLF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 200,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 195,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 195,528 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 174,668 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 174,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 155,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 126,920 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in both rear lower ball joints

brake warning on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,916 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 20 Mar 2014 88,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,743 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 71,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,474 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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W332 OLF is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W332 OLF, 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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W332 OLF is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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