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BC51 KLF

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KLF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 157,872 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 156,237 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

traction control light is on.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 156,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

traction control light is on.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 147,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 147,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 125,292 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,292 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,527 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 95,527 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 80,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,926 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 66,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,733 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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BC51 KLF is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BC51 KLF, 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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BC51 KLF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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