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W424 YJO

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,445 mi
Last recorded130,445 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 YJO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,230 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 124,229 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 121,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres sidewall perished (no cord exposed)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished (no cord exposed)

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,618 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing.

o/side rear pads near legal limit

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and close to cord

Pass 24 Jul 2009 115,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,064 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 99,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 99,056 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer band †

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer band †

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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W424 YJO is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W424 YJO, 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 W424 YJO registered?

W424 YJO is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W424 YJO safe to buy?

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