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X791 VBK

2000 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,710 mi
Last recorded160,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 735102,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 VBK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 160,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 159,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 158,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 157,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 157,044 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 157,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 156,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 156,672 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 155,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 152,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 149,768 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 141,891 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 135,922 miles

Headlamp beam patterns not very distinct

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 135,922 miles

Headlamp beam patterns not very distinct

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 128,553 miles

offside front tyre has a cut, offside front tyre has a puncture, power steering reservoir has slight leak, nearside rear brake bind, chip in screen, nearside wiper clear screen poorly

Pass 22 Aug 2011 123,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2011 123,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,042 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,886 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 101,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,438 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 96,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,567 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 90,567 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 80,613 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 80,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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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X791 VBK is a 2000 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X791 VBK, 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 X791 VBK registered?

X791 VBK is a 2000 BMW 735, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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