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GU51 WHN

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

341,158 mi
Last recorded341,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 WHN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 341,158 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 341,149 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 333,785 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 323,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 309,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 295,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 285,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 278,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 267,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 254,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to reduce output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to reduce output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 254,178 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replace asap (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to reduce output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring contacting body starting to chaff

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to reduce output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 241,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 241,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 227,377 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 209,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 194,175 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 181,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 163,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 163,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding to off side rear wheel area

Pass 23 Dec 2010 148,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 148,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 133,442 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 133,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 120,638 miles

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

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

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

slight p/a/s leak around resevoir

Fail 2 Dec 2008 120,638 miles

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

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

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

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

slight p/a/s leak around resevoir

Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,631 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, spare tyre below limit on edge (1.0mm), various small chips to front screen

Pass 22 Dec 2006 85,591 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 67,817 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 67,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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GU51 WHN is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GU51 WHN, 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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GU51 WHN is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 WHN safe to buy?

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