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W61 NVJ

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,526 mi
Last recorded149,526 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 NVJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,526 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake fault warning light illuminated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 149,446 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fault warning light illuminated

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2012 144,762 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY WORN ON ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Feb 2012 144,699 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY WORN ON ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Feb 2011 139,616 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W

N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR DAMP

SEVERAL POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP AND WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Fail 9 Feb 2011 139,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W

N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR DAMP

SEVERAL POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP AND WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Feb 2010 135,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 135,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 129,340 miles

engine managment light staying on.

slight play in nearside front steering idler.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 124,101 miles

engine managment light staying on.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 124,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light staying on.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 118,147 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 118,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 117,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 117,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 113,503 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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W61 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W61 NVJ, 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 W61 NVJ registered?

W61 NVJ is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W61 NVJ safe to buy?

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