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EY51 FGM

2001 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,768 mi
Last recorded151,768 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FGM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 151,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2019

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,065 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 87,063 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TIE/TRACK ROD (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,648 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,810 miles

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

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

n/s rear innersill has corrosion

o/s rear main above axle b rake pipe very slightly fouling on nut/bolt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear innersill has corrosion

o/s rear main above axle b rake pipe very slightly fouling on nut/bolt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,969 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,969 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,418 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,418 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

n/s/r jacking block missing

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking between tyre tread

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,203 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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EY51 FGM is a 2001 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY51 FGM, 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 EY51 FGM registered?

EY51 FGM is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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