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CB51 CGB

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,836 mi
Last recorded65,836 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 CGB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,836 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,830 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,705 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 58,704 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,178 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CB51 CGB is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,744 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 CB51 CGB, 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 25 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CB51 CGB is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CB51 CGB safe to buy?

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