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YL51 AXX

2001 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,766 mi
Last recorded122,766 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 735101,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 AXX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,766 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,836 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 119,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 31 Oct 2012 114,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,419 miles

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

off side front tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2011 111,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side front tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 106,437 miles

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

Slight tread and sidewall cracks in both rear tyres.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 101,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 85,572 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 85,571 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YL51 AXX is a 2001 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL51 AXX, 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 YL51 AXX registered?

YL51 AXX is a 2001 BMW 735, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YL51 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 AXX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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