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X475 GBC

2000 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 GBC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,346 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 44,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 36,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,884 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 32,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,539 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,478 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,116 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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X475 GBC is a 2000 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X475 GBC, 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 X475 GBC registered?

X475 GBC is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X475 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X475 GBC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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