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W499 HCT

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,048 mi
Last recorded142,048 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 HCT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 142,009 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 142,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 141,758 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill corroded.. covers preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 141,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, covers preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, covers preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill corroded.. covers preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 141,474 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

spare wheel carrier

Fail 15 Jul 2020

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

spare wheel carrier

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,745 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 139,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,246 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2018 138,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bonnet damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2018

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

knocking noise from offside front shocker

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 98,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 91,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 70,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,179 miles

advise o/s/r parking brake noisey in operation!

Pass 9 May 2005 61,841 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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W499 HCT is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W499 HCT, 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 W499 HCT registered?

W499 HCT is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W499 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W499 HCT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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