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X116 DBL

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,317 mi
Last recorded174,317 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 DBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 174,317 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to offside rear underbody sill

dampness around fuel filler pipe

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 174,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to offside rear underbody sill

dampness around fuel filler pipe

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 174,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion hole to o/s rear jacking point outside of a prescribed area

engine management light on

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jul 2014 172,190 miles

EML on

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 172,190 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

EML on

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 167,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 167,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

hid headlamp washers not working

Pass 25 Jun 2011 164,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake discs

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge, recommend replacement

offside rear tyre has several small nails in

oil around steering box

Pass 22 Jun 2010 159,814 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate water mark

Pass 2 Jun 2009 146,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water mark rear number plate

Fail 29 May 2009 146,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water mark rear number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2008 134,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 133,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wheel arch trim not secure

Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 85,154 miles

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

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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X116 DBL is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black 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 X116 DBL, 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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X116 DBL is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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