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MU51 WHA

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WHA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy rear silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim welded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy rear silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim welded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 121,370 miles

front lower arms rear arms rear bushes worn

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2019 121,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front lower arms rear arms rear bushes worn

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,965 miles

both front lower rear bottom arm bushes worn

cuts in n/s/r sidewall

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 7 Dec 2018 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front lower rear bottom arm bushes worn

cuts in n/s/r sidewall

front tyres worn low on outer edges

n/s/f fog light missing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,912 miles

power steering fluid leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,912 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front anti roll bar links worn

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering fluid leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,225 miles

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

Transmission oil pan corroding.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,215 miles

Fuel tank leaking Leaking at filler pipe connection. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Transmission oil pan corroding.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,181 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 80,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 76,448 miles

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

o/s/f/disc scored

Fail 7 May 2011 76,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f/disc scored

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,508 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,774 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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MU51 WHA is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MU51 WHA, 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 MU51 WHA registered?

MU51 WHA is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is MU51 WHA safe to buy?

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