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Y241 SLH

2001 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

197,421 mi
Last recorded197,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 SLH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 197,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 197,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 197,098 miles

Battery light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 196,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 194,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 185,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 185,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 175,844 miles

slight power steering fluid weep

Pass 26 Jan 2017 166,987 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in front steering linkage

Traction control warning light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2016 153,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play in front steering linkage

Pass 28 Jan 2015 142,292 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 142,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2014 138,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,336 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 129,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 123,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,453 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 108,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,185 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 65,823 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 65,823 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y241 SLH is a 2001 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 Y241 SLH, 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 Y241 SLH registered?

Y241 SLH is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y241 SLH safe to buy?

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