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Y818 DGN

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 DGN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 152,353 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 152,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,805 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 132,592 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 127,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 119,622 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 119,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

enging light on

n/s/r door handle loose

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads very low.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,889 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s front tyre worn on outer tread 235 / 60 / R 16 100W

Pass 17 May 2006 63,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y818 DGN is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y818 DGN, 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 Y818 DGN registered?

Y818 DGN is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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