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B14 SPC

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 SPC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,606 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2019 121,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,653 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

bonnet release pull handle missing

handbrake outer cables splitting at rear

Fail 16 Jul 2018 117,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

bonnet release pull handle missing

handbrake outer cables splitting at rear

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake pipes not cliped in rear

full body under trys fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 114,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

full body under trys fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,158 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 111,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,596 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 95,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,651 miles

air freshner

number plates

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,651 miles

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

air freshner

number plates

Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,097 miles

slight brake squeal from front

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,086 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,242 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,140 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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B14 SPC is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B14 SPC, 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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B14 SPC is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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