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W91 XAV

2000 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

319,446 mi
Last recorded319,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 XAV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 319,446 miles

corrosion to bodywork

cracked windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2017 319,443 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to bodywork

cracked windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2016 310,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm outside bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt occasionally does not click in

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

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

all discs worn and pitted but hold brake test

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2015

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011

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 Jun 2011

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

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 14 May 2010 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 999,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 120,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 120,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 108,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 108,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,743 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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W91 XAV is a 2000 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W91 XAV, 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 W91 XAV registered?

W91 XAV is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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