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DF51 CVL

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CVL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified all catalytic converters (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose both fuel tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 165,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner tie rod arms slight play n/s & o/s

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front inner wheel arch lining detreated / cracking

Nearside Rear slight play in shock absorber bush & deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 165,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner tie rod arms slight play n/s & o/s

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front inner wheel arch lining detreated / cracking

Nearside Rear slight play in shock absorber bush & deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019

Emissions not tested excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017
Fail 24 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2015 110,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2015 110,660 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 100,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 100,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 85,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Power steering fluid reservoir damp

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,503 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,536 miles

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

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

drive belt splitting

Fail 22 Feb 2010 52,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drive belt splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,960 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 48,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HUB BUSHES/BALL JOINTS.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,784 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED IN BOTTOM OF TREAD ALSO N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,205 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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DF51 CVL is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF51 CVL, 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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DF51 CVL is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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