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Y301 VEU

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 VEU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 134,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body and components are corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2022 134,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body and components are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,970 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,443 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 125,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,928 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 98,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 82,713 miles

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

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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Y301 VEU is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver 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 Y301 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y301 VEU registered?

Y301 VEU is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y301 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 VEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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