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W399 JPL

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 JPL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,370 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 10,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not a locking /seal temp one (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel tank round filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight smell from oil engine on emmision test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,299 miles

Pad wear warning light on.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 77,297 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pad wear warning light on.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,112 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,111 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

All tyre pressures low.

Engine management warning light on.

Pass 7 Nov 2016
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,465 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,061 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,794 miles

front and rear pads getting low.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,660 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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W399 JPL is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W399 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 W399 JPL registered?

W399 JPL is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W399 JPL safe to buy?

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