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Y898 VEN

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,553 mi
Last recorded128,553 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 VEN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2015 128,553 miles

oil leak

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (3.6.B.4d)

both front steering arms play

Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,090 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,285 miles

small oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 83,213 miles

front side repaeaters slightly white

play side to side on rear suspension not excessive but advise investigation asap.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 63,747 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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Y898 VEN is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y898 VEN, 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 Y898 VEN registered?

Y898 VEN is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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