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Y304 NBL

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,490 mi
Last recorded181,490 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 NBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 181,490 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 179,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 172,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 165,371 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 162,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 162,919 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 158,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 154,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 151,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 134,022 miles

Front brake discs corroded from the edges.

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

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

Fail 15 Sep 2010 134,022 miles

Front brake discs corroded from the edges.

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres perished

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,972 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly cracked on the treads from the edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 122,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2007 116,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 116,181 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 111,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 111,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,909 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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Y304 NBL is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y304 NBL, 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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Y304 NBL is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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