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LG51 ZZU

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,145 mi
Last recorded210,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 ZZU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 210,145 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 210,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 197,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light broken.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 197,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light broken.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 185,035 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 185,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 173,476 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 173,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 161,273 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 146,464 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 137,748 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 137,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 130,365 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,732 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,513 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,513 miles

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

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

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

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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LG51 ZZU is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LG51 ZZU, 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 LG51 ZZU registered?

LG51 ZZU is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is LG51 ZZU safe to buy?

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