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W91 GFG

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,010 mi
Last recorded145,010 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 GFG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,018 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 138,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,204 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,196 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,753 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

full sill covers fitted assessed as best possible

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,878 miles

slight play in near side rear wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2011 92,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 81,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 76,595 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,651 miles

near side front tyre worn low on edges

off side front tyre bald on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,651 miles

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

near side front tyre worn low on edges

off side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W91 GFG is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W91 GFG, 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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W91 GFG is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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