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W398 WNK

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WNK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,539 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,816 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,736 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 83,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,570 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 80,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,176 miles

Both sides front brake pipes very rusty

Rear Outer sill very rusty around jacking points.sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,801 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear Jacking point heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,801 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear Jacking point heavy corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,039 miles

Front Brake discs starting to get rusty inner edges

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Advise both rear going white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake discs starting to get rusty inner edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,958 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,278 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 50,538 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front suspension arm the straight one (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,613 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,112 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,829 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,829 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,653 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear and o.s.f indicators fading

o.s.r tyre sidewalls damaged by under-inflation

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 53,635 miles

Nsf tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,635 miles

Nsf tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,317 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 50,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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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W398 WNK is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W398 WNK, 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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W398 WNK is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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