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Y131 EAB

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 EAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 161,364 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 155,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative hand brake not working (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 144,841 miles

EML staying on

bonnet release faulty

Fail 15 Sep 2016 144,717 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure damaged (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch (5.2.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

EML staying on

bonnet release faulty

Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2015 138,114 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,768 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,554 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2011 115,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 110,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,832 miles

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

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

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

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

slight fluid leak,steering pump area,front wheel alignment needs checking,

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,787 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,911 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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Y131 EAB is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y131 EAB, 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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Y131 EAB is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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