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X307 LKL

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,916 mi
Last recorded106,916 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 LKL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,916 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,135 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,666 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,817 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,943 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in both headlamps.

n/s and o/s front brake discs starting to show deterioration.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,935 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 35,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X307 LKL is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X307 LKL, 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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X307 LKL is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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