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113,129 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear heat shield missing
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
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))
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))
oil leak around engine
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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)
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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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