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B8 RBU

2002 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,396 mi
Last recorded140,396 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RBU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 140,396 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 139,371 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 96,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 95,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,256 miles

oil leaking from gearbox area.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,964 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,281 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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B8 RBU is a 2002 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B8 RBU, 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 B8 RBU registered?

B8 RBU is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is B8 RBU safe to buy?

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