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BL52 AAJ

2003 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 144,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear lower hub bush

Pass 21 Nov 2016 126,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 111,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,338 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,770 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,763 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,012 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 39,376 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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BL52 AAJ is a 2003 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL52 AAJ, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL52 AAJ is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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