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YG03 HLX

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,755 mi
Last recorded111,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 HLX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Hub damaged near track rod end

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,753 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hub damaged around track rod end mount

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Hub damaged slightly around track rod end mounting

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hub damaged slightly around track rod end mounting

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,136 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,520 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,511 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,259 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,012 miles

rear diff corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 74,989 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear diff corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,838 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all four tyres age cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 57,821 miles

near side rear handbrake cable outer sheath becoming adrift.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,034 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 47,033 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,977 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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YG03 HLX is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 YG03 HLX, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG03 HLX registered?

YG03 HLX is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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