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LS51 FVF

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FVF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 108,419 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack slight knock

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged worn (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged worn (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid block (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 98,120 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013
Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,957 miles

Air bag light on

N/S/R tyre outer wall cut

Unable to do full inspection due to cover

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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LS51 FVF 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 76.2%.

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 LS51 FVF, 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 LS51 FVF registered?

LS51 FVF is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LS51 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 FVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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