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BK52 VCO

2002 BMW 735

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VCO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,110 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge and side wall damged on outer face

Fail 22 May 2014 82,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 82,842 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 82,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,480 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,696 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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BK52 VCO is a 2002 BMW 735 in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BK52 VCO, 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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BK52 VCO is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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