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BN52 KUJ

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,990 mi
Last recorded202,990 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 202,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

"Bonnet open" warning on when bonnet closed and secure

Additional SRS warning light on

Front offside tyre cracking/perishing, worn close to wear markers and has a nail in tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Some undertrays/wheel arch liners slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 202,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front-to-rear pipes around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

"Bonnet open" warning on when bonnet closed and secure

Additional SRS warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front offside tyre cracking/perishing, worn close to wear markers and has a nail in tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes corroding

Some undertrays/wheel arch liners slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 199,333 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner groove wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2021 199,333 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres slightly wearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner groove wearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 194,847 miles

Blue smoke visible

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 194,847 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Blue smoke visible

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 193,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 190,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 172,888 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 148,028 miles

engine management light on

seems to have oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 129,700 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 109,222 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 109,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 275/40/19 101v

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,856 miles

rear tyres on 3mm 275/40/r19 101w

Pass 9 Jan 2006 54,762 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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BN52 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BN52 KUJ, 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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What year was BN52 KUJ registered?

BN52 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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