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Y538 OHB

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 OHB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,269 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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Y538 OHB is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y538 OHB, 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 Y538 OHB registered?

Y538 OHB is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y538 OHB safe to buy?

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