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DS51 YDO

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,040 mi
Last recorded177,040 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YDO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 177,040 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear cv gaiters n/s ond o/s starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2021 175,987 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Lower pin bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Lower pin bush slightly worn

Rear of body starting to show signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2020 162,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 157,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 153,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 145,789 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 142,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 140,151 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 134,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 126,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres nearside and offside wearing inner edge

nearside rear brakes slight noisy when applied handbrake

parking brake light switch inner near footwell slight sticky

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,254 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

both rear tyres nearside and offside wearing inner edge

nearside rear brakes slight noisy when applied handbrake

parking brake light switch inner near footwell slight sticky

Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,336 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,794 miles

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

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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DS51 YDO is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DS51 YDO, 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 DS51 YDO registered?

DS51 YDO is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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