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EY51 SVT

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SVT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,404 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 146,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear lower ball joint has slight play

offside front fog light smashed

power steering reservoir leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,529 miles

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

offside front fog lamp cracked.

signs that both front flexi brake hoses have been fouling on anti roll bar link rods, ok at time of test.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 112,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 111,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 100,305 miles

movement in steering drop arm(bolt tight)

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 SVT is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY51 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 SVT registered?

EY51 SVT is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is EY51 SVT safe to buy?

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