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Y315 KBT

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,349 mi
Last recorded175,349 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 KBT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 175,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 175,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 171,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 165,540 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 157,937 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 157,937 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering idler (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 148,430 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/ steering idler arm has play in top and bottom mounting bushes

o/s/r tyre - worn inner edge

both front tyres - bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre - bald inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 140,845 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 140,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,184 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,406 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,829 miles

n/s/f disc worn but not weakened

o/s/f disc worn but not weakened

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

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)

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

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

rear brake pads not touching the outer edge of the disc

Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,829 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f disc worn but not weakened

o/s/f disc worn but not weakened

rear brake pads not touching the outer edge of the disc

Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,347 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 103,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 84,559 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,384 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y315 KBT is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y315 KBT, 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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Y315 KBT is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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