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W822 RGS

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,597 mi
Last recorded186,597 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 RGS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 186,597 miles

M.I.L.illuminated

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

washer jet blocked

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 166,284 miles

M.I.L. illuminated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 166,284 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

M.I.L. illuminated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 158,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,313 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,313 miles

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

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

mil illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2013 131,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 131,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 114,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 109,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,524 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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W822 RGS is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W822 RGS, 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 W822 RGS registered?

W822 RGS is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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