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GY51 CHF

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,619 mi
Last recorded119,619 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CHF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 119,619 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,052 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from PAS bottle and pipes mist of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,414 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,943 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,959 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55x17 99v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,036 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 82,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,990 miles

Nearside dipped beam lens misted.

Offside dipped beam lens misted.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,871 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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GY51 CHF is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY51 CHF, 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 GY51 CHF registered?

GY51 CHF is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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