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Y937 OBL

2001 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

202,452 mi
Last recorded202,452 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 OBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 202,452 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 202,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 186,935 miles

advise - brake pedal little soft

advise - front discs look worn - needs thickness oof discs measuring

Pass 18 Oct 2010 177,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 154,398 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 154,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 141,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear diff axle noisy

Pass 21 Oct 2008 141,141 miles

front tyres worn on edges 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear diff axle noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2007 129,762 miles

both front thrust strut bushes starting to detach

chip in windscreen zone A on limit

Fail 31 Oct 2007 129,762 miles

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

both front thrust strut bushes starting to detach

chip in windscreen zone A on limit

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,610 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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Y937 OBL is a 2001 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y937 OBL, 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 Y937 OBL registered?

Y937 OBL is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y937 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 OBL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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