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AR02 KZD

2002 BMW 735

Silver Diesel 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

279,100 mi
Last recorded279,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 KZD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 279,100 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 278,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 165,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,562 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch sticking

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars, low on outer edges

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2014 156,562 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch sticking

front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars, low on outer edges

petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 142,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,504 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 135,503 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 123,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,672 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,467 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,057 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 85,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,726 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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AR02 KZD is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 87,108 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 AR02 KZD, 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 24 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR02 KZD is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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