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CTV 404K

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,728 mi
Last recorded125,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 404K
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 125,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and power steering seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 123,301 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 108,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 105,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror glass missing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,911 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,859 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,859 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,108 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,481 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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CTV 404K is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CTV 404K, 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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What year was CTV 404K registered?

CTV 404K is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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