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RX52 BLK

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,068 mi
Last recorded189,068 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 BLK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2015 189,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

245/19 front 275/19 rear

3d lettering used on number plates

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet struts worn out

brake pad warning on dash

ext. system starting to rust in places

general oil leaks around engine areas

general wear and surface rust on discs

o/s/r tyre low on tread on inner edge

plastic covers fitted over sils

Pass 9 Aug 2012 178,098 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

slight damage top bodywork

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 177,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TAXI TEST : EXESS OIL (DRIPPING DURING TEST)

engine management light on

front tyres worn low on edges

slight damage top bodywork

Pass 21 Mar 2012 176,080 miles

both front track control bushes deteriorating/slight play in lower balljoint arms,both rear wheel bearings very slight play

coolant/oil leak-investigate,front and rear tyres different size/design to each axle,both front tyres wearing low-nsr tyre cut on wall in places

rear b/pads wearing close to disc lip,battery weak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 176,080 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front track control bushes deteriorating/slight play in lower balljoint arms,both rear wheel bearings very slight play

coolant/oil leak-investigate,front and rear tyres different size/design to each axle,both front tyres wearing low-nsr tyre cut on wall in places

rear b/pads wearing close to disc lip,battery weak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 173,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 152,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2009 152,895 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 106,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 106,722 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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RX52 BLK is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX52 BLK, 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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RX52 BLK is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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