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Y769 ECK

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 ECK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 118,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 118,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2554518 on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 118,413 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2554518 on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 116,748 miles

corrosion of offside front brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,747 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cast arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of offside front brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2016 110,766 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 110,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,609 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

discs slightly worn

engine light on

rear diff leaking

slight play nearside rear wheel in suspension arm

Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

discs slightly worn

engine light on

rear diff leaking

slight play nearside rear wheel in suspension arm

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,018 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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)

offside reartyre slightly deteriated small cracks in rubber

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front anti roll bar linkdust cover split on upper ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,912 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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Y769 ECK is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y769 ECK, 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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Y769 ECK is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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