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X283 HNR

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,969 mi
Last recorded194,969 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 HNR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 194,969 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 194,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 192,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 185,488 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 185,488 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 178,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 170,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 159,359 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 152,775 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 152,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play n/s steering arm rear bush

Pass 22 Sep 2008 137,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 137,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 132,331 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 118,892 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 118,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 103,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 103,562 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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X283 HNR is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X283 HNR, 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 X283 HNR registered?

X283 HNR is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X283 HNR safe to buy?

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