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W888 DGT

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,456 mi
Last recorded167,456 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 DGT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 167,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 15 Feb 2022 161,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 160,353 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 160,353 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 158,023 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 158,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 150,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 5 Sep 2016 131,103 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 121,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,304 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 118,582 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 116,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 115,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 111,878 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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W888 DGT is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W888 DGT, 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 W888 DGT registered?

W888 DGT is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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