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W461 JBV

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 JBV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 121,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,112 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 117,112 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 108,210 miles

f/indicator bulbs slightly discourled

Fail 23 Sep 2010 108,206 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 90,404 miles

noise from inside parking brake drum ,suspect rust/ scale from back plate

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,639 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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W461 JBV is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W461 JBV, 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 W461 JBV registered?

W461 JBV is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W461 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 JBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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