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H4 TMV

2001 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 TMV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 142,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,240 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,346 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,139 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 132,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,977 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 114,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,837 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,234 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 80,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,413 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,878 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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H4 TMV is a 2001 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H4 TMV, 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 H4 TMV registered?

H4 TMV is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is H4 TMV safe to buy?

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