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W47 JHH

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,346 mi
Last recorded156,346 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 JHH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 156,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023
Pass 10 Feb 2021
Pass 2 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 232,687 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

mileage unreadable

Pass 27 Jun 2012

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 213,362 miles

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

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

oil leak dripping from lower engine cover

Fail 8 Jun 2011 213,362 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak dripping from lower engine cover

Pass 1 Jun 2010 202,233 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2009 191,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 191,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 183,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 174,365 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 174,365 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres are perished on the sidewalls

Pass 28 Jun 2006 166,903 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 166,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W47 JHH is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W47 JHH, 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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W47 JHH is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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