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Y818 RJF

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 RJF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025
Pass 2 Sep 2024 96,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,562 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR DANGLER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light TAPED UP (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SHOCKER CUP BENDING DUE TO CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK ALSO LITTLE RES TRAVEL IN FOOT PARK LEVER (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,365 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,831 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,730 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,437 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 87,376 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RJF is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y818 RJF, 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 RJF registered?

Y818 RJF is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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