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W87 NNC

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

153,381 mi
Last recorded153,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW87 NNC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,381 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle body, underside and components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 153,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle body, underside and components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,247 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 153,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,111 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 151,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Rear Sill/jacking point corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,395 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Offside Rear Sill/Jacking point corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 149,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets poor (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Offside Rear Sill/Jacking point corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,816 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Nearside Washer jet faulty

Offside Rear Jacking point/sill corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 148,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

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

Nearside Washer jet faulty

Offside Rear Jacking point/sill corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point area corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

Vehicle underside/components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2020 147,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point area corroded, not considered excessive

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

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

Vehicle underside/components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 145,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 145,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Jacking point corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,441 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 136,441 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,293 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 131,212 miles

Fuel tank leaking at filler hose connection to tank (7.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 125,959 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,398 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 11 Sep 2012 112,565 miles

Nearside rear (255/45x18) tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Offside rear (255/45x18) tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,257 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,730 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 79,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,254 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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W87 NNC is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W87 NNC, 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 W87 NNC registered?

W87 NNC is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W87 NNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W87 NNC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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