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Y989 SJB

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SJB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 113,129 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield missing

Fail 9 Mar 2026 113,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield missing

Pass 12 Feb 2025 115,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 115,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 110,872 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,865 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,767 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes thick with grease so unsure on condition (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 104,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam main beam stuck on think there's some kind of electrical fault with lights. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes thick with grease so unsure on condition (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,770 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm to hub carrier bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in oil/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,066 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil dampness to gearbox

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,054 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,469 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,444 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,382 miles

Front tyres worn on edges,

Near side front inner wheel arch cover insecure.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,108 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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Y989 SJB is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y989 SJB, 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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Y989 SJB is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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