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M800 VLH

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 VLH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,004 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 140,004 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 134,224 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 127,601 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 204,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 198,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 119,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 115,535 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,121 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 112,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,258 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp dip beam poor image

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wiper blades smear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 85,017 miles

N/s/r fog light inop.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,320 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

play on inner o/s ball joint on steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,259 miles

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

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

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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M800 VLH is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M800 VLH, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M800 VLH registered?

M800 VLH is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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