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X202 SUA

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 SUA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,208 miles

engine management lamp is on, screen is chipped, power steering resevoir and pipes are wet, water housing on the rear of the engine is leaking.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 143,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both side repeators pale

engine and gearbox oil leak

engine light on

n/s rear tyre cut on outer edge

slight play in both rear upper suspension bush

Fail 15 Jan 2013 143,227 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both side repeators pale

engine and gearbox oil leak

engine light on

n/s rear tyre cut on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 140,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust shields loose

engine mamgement light on

rear nearside tyre has a cut in side wall [no cords exposed]

Pass 28 Jan 2011 133,505 miles

vehicle presented with underside caked in mud

Fail 26 Jan 2011 133,505 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside washer jet not working

vehicle presented with underside caked in mud

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,944 miles

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

offside front tyre wall cut & offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 110,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,806 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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X202 SUA is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X202 SUA, 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 X202 SUA registered?

X202 SUA is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X202 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X202 SUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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