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MF51 ZTN

2001 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,079 mi
Last recorded177,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZTN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 177,079 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 172,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 168,892 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 163,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 163,831 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2021 162,243 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 18 Jul 2020 159,417 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,443 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 141,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 140,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 129,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 117,522 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 117,519 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 97,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,544 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 86,528 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 63,456 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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MF51 ZTN is a 2001 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MF51 ZTN, 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 MF51 ZTN registered?

MF51 ZTN is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is MF51 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 ZTN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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