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Y799 NBL

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,006 mi
Last recorded172,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 NBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 172,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 171,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 171,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 166,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 162,256 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 157,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 153,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 144,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 139,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,413 miles

front brake discs lipped.

o/s rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 23 Jul 2012 112,268 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped.

o/s rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,457 miles

Front brake discs are worn/lipped

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch and undertray damaged

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre is wearing the outer edge

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Rear brake discs are worn/lipped

Undertrays fitted to whole underside of vehicle impeding inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2011 106,098 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are worn/lipped

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch and undertray damaged

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre is wearing the outer edge

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Rear brake discs are worn/lipped

Undertrays fitted to whole underside of vehicle impeding inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,299 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges,1.6mm.

Front and rear discs lipped.

Rear 'No' plate dis-coloured.

Sill trims fitted unable to inspect properly.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arms.

Small split in n/s/r outer tyre wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,193 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 92,019 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,200 miles

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

slight play felt in offside rear wheel

under tray fitted impeding inspection.

Fail 17 Jul 2008

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

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

slight play felt in offside rear wheel

under tray fitted impeding inspection.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,048 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 64,573 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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Y799 NBL is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y799 NBL, 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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Y799 NBL is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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