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RO51 OBY

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play outer drag link inner ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 90,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,718 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,718 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,975 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,871 miles

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

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

n/s rear door will not open from the outside or inside

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,067 miles

both front suspension bushes perished

front tyres on 3mm 235/50/zr18 101y

n/s/f inner trim panel adrift

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear tyres on 2mm 255/45/zr18 99y

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,012 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,012 miles

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

freeplay o/s/r lower balljoint

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 30,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OBY 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 OBY, 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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RO51 OBY is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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