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B17 TJR

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 TJR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,606 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f washer jet not working

Fail 26 Feb 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 85,571 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,534 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,944 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,868 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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B17 TJR is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B17 TJR, 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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What year was B17 TJR registered?

B17 TJR is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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