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RO51 NLG

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NLG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,191 miles

Exhaust rear heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Road spring rubbing on Plastic inner wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,759 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,004 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

offside head light wash not working

Fail 20 Jul 2015 113,939 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,154 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight play in offside front drop link ball joint.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,203 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,494 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,045 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,579 miles

car outer sill kitted . underside plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2007 64,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,241 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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RO51 NLG is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 NLG, 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 RO51 NLG registered?

RO51 NLG is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RO51 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NLG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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