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Y501 RLC

2001 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,916 mi
Last recorded147,916 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 RLC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 147,916 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 146,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 142,672 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 142,670 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,374 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2019 136,215 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,429 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 129,454 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 129,454 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 125,954 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,079 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,949 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 47,573 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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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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The MOT history for Y501 RLC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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