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Y758 PCB

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,018 mi
Last recorded156,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 PCB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 156,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 154,263 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,897 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 152,894 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,633 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 148,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,034 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,166 miles

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

Rear Sub frame bushes worn

Fail 20 Oct 2016 146,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub frame bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,338 miles

front discs worn low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 105,660 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 105,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 64,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 56,162 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from the ns of the engine bay - possible PS reservoir

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,988 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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Y758 PCB is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y758 PCB, 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 Y758 PCB registered?

Y758 PCB is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y758 PCB safe to buy?

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