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CA02 DFO

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,653 mi
Last recorded86,653 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 DFO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 84,533 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,164 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 78,932 miles

Both front tyres outer wall damaged

Both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating and damaged

Front headlights hazy

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,546 miles

Both front wipers slight smearing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front wipers slight smearing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,137 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Both front tyres outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,559 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,559 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,497 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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CA02 DFO is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CA02 DFO, 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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CA02 DFO is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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