BMW 735 (2000)
2000 BMW 735
CarHunch analysed 301 real MOT records for the 2000 BMW 735. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 BMW 735 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.6% first-time pass rate, and nearly a quarter of these cars (23.3%) have recorded dangerous defects during MOT testing—a genuine concern for buyers prioritising safety. This is a car that demands careful inspection before purchase and ongoing diligent maintenance.
At just over 104,000 miles, these examples are showing typical mileage for their age, but the real story lies in the failure and advisory burden: an average of 3.27 failures and 15.3 advisories per vehicle indicate these are high-maintenance machines with cumulative wear across multiple systems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and steering components where the advisory count suggests persistent weakness, and budget for regular specialist servicing if you proceed.
What to check before buying a 2000 BMW 735
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 300 | 76.5% | 3.28 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 BMW 735 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 BMW 735 vehicles fall between 82,975 and 124,181 miles.
2000 BMW 735 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 BMW 735
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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64.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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56.4%
Oil leak
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41.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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24.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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23.3%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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