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D19 BYS

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 BYS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,549 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

nearside mirror detiorated

Pass 24 Dec 2014 110,591 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear view mirror faded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,473 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,198 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,712 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,571 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,571 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 59,900 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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D19 BYS is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D19 BYS, 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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What year was D19 BYS registered?

D19 BYS is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is D19 BYS safe to buy?

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