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W97 JFA

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 JFA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 136,734 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,340 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 131,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 129,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 124,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking pas reservoir leaking. (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,722 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 13 Apr 2015 110,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 104,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,634 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,633 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,312 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,312 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,649 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 39,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear tyre 2 mm only.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,024 miles

Slight play in rear suspension top arm outer ball joint,s near side and off side.

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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W97 JFA is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W97 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W97 JFA registered?

W97 JFA is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W97 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 JFA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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