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RL54 KBY

2005 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 735100,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 KBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 102,535 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013
Fail 8 Jun 2013

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

Pass 23 May 2012 95,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 93,061 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 89,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2008 74,950 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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RL54 KBY is a 2005 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 100,235 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 RL54 KBY, 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 21 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 RL54 KBY registered?

RL54 KBY is a 2005 BMW 735, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is RL54 KBY safe to buy?

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