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X167 ELF

2001 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX167 ELF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,133 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front jacking point shows signs of repair with underseal therefore cannot fully be inspected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened repaired but not fully be inspected due to repair being covered in underseal (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 128,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 127,466 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,018 miles

all brake disc surfaces becoming corroded.

nearside mirror glass broken.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 119,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,050 miles

S.R.S.warning lamp-on.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 102,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,833 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges (tread not cut as deep on edges when tyres made).

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,996 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 59,514 miles

slight play in rear suspension lower links.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 50,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X167 ELF is a 2001 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X167 ELF, 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 X167 ELF registered?

X167 ELF is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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