MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damage ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear arms (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat nearside rear unable to give adult seat belt full inspection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyre outer edges are slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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Y501 RLC is a 2001 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 Y501 RLC, 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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Y501 RLC is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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