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Y782 SSO

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,627 mi
Last recorded159,627 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 SSO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 159,627 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 159,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs have slight lip an slightly worn

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 133,166 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 133,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,485 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,639 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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Y782 SSO 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 77.8%.

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 Y782 SSO, 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 Y782 SSO registered?

Y782 SSO is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y782 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 SSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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