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Y441 MBH

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY441 MBH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (SILL ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Steel Brake Pipe to Flexible Hose On Caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipe "Corroded " (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (SILL ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020
Pass 24 Apr 2019
Pass 14 Apr 2018
Pass 29 Apr 2017 153,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 150,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 150,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 141,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,688 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 138,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,400 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,772 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut in tread

O/S/R tyre has a nail in tread and near tread limit

Pass 16 Feb 2008 89,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,391 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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Y441 MBH is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y441 MBH, 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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Y441 MBH is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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