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DS51 YSM

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YSM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 126,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnect not opening (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fuel pipes corroded marked yellow

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front nearside front nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

traction control light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

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

eml on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 125,805 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

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

eml on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 120,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 120,132 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,942 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)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 106,569 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid level warning lamp displayed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 72,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,559 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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DS51 YSM is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DS51 YSM, 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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DS51 YSM is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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