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X591 MBJ

2000 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,405 mi
Last recorded127,405 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX591 MBJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 127,405 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,981 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,961 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 126,716 miles

Front bonnet grilles not secure-held with tie straps

Fail 11 May 2021 126,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bonnet grilles not secure-held with tie straps

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,373 miles

Front Both Grilles not secure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 125,373 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both Grilles not secure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2016 120,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 117,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 117,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,802 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 108,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,360 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,100 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 83,100 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 71,421 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius 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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X591 MBJ is a 2000 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X591 MBJ, 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 X591 MBJ registered?

X591 MBJ is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X591 MBJ safe to buy?

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