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W68 LJM

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,055 mi
Last recorded131,055 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 LJM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,055 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,870 miles

Nearside steering drop link has slight play

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension slight play.

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

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

Offside Rear suspension slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,309 miles

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

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r lower bushes.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,309 miles

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r lower bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,972 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,602 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 80,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 74,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,572 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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W68 LJM is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W68 LJM, 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 W68 LJM registered?

W68 LJM is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W68 LJM safe to buy?

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