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Y362 TCF

2001 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

169,678 mi
Last recorded169,678 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 TCF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 169,678 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 169,531 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 169,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 169,400 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 169,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,368 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 168,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 165,421 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AGE RELATED CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2016 159,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 155,092 miles

Dampness around power steering reservoir and pipework

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 137,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,463 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 123,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2011 123,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,820 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch liner not fully secured

slight wear in offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,187 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 106,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 89,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y362 TCF is a 2001 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y362 TCF, 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 Y362 TCF registered?

Y362 TCF is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y362 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y362 TCF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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