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W742 KJL

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,224 mi
Last recorded124,224 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 KJL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 124,224 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 103,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 96,277 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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W742 KJL is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W742 KJL, 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 W742 KJL registered?

W742 KJL is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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