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AU03 XUL

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XUL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 136,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play at n/s/r hub.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 136,785 miles

very slight play at n/s/r hub.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 127,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,431 miles

Oil leak

vehicle smoking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 119,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 112,475 miles

Damage /repaired nearside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 107,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 92,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,016 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Advise offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,891 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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AU03 XUL is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AU03 XUL, 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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AU03 XUL is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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