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Y965 TBY

2001 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,260 mi
Last recorded148,260 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 TBY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 148,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill near jacking point corroded but not holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

removed abs lamp,still out after long road test test.if lamp comes on then further investigation required

Fail 28 Sep 2018 148,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill near jacking point corroded but not holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,054 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 46,053 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,957 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 137,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Fuel tank leaking Small fuel leak from pipe to tank joint at lower offside of tank. (7.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 132,422 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2015 132,419 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,926 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 105,671 miles

rear axle oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 105,671 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear exhaust heat shields loose

wear on front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,788 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake discs

rear axle oil leak

scratches in screen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,792 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch trim insecure

offside front fog light damaged

parking brake has excess travel

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,580 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 55,125 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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Y965 TBY is a 2001 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y965 TBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y965 TBY registered?

Y965 TBY is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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