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YY03 FDP

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,740 mi
Last recorded151,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FDP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 151,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 143,463 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 143,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 141,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 141,050 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 130,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,263 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 78,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,979 miles

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)

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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YY03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY03 FDP, 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 YY03 FDP registered?

YY03 FDP is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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