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Y4 HRV

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,683 mi
Last recorded81,683 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 HRV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 81,683 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,450 miles

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

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)

both rear disks have limited life

high level brake light inop.

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked.

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,482 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,482 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 57,047 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,685 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,683 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 38,561 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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Y4 HRV is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y4 HRV, 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 Y4 HRV registered?

Y4 HRV is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y4 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 HRV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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