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R100 AYN

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 AYN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,863 miles

Bonnet hard to open

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,863 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet hard to open

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,404 miles

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

fuel cap seal slight perished

o/s/f door lock fault

rear brake hose slight perished

Fail 20 Nov 2018 73,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal slight perished

o/s/f door lock fault

rear brake hose slight perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at rack (2.3.3b)

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

slight play inner rack rnds

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,198 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at rack (2.3.3b)

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

slight play inner rack rnds

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,000 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,650 miles

All tyres cracking in sidewalls and tread

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,455 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f window not opening

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R100 AYN is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R100 AYN, 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 R100 AYN registered?

R100 AYN is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is R100 AYN safe to buy?

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