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DF52 BPZ

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,693 mi
Last recorded179,693 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 179,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 156,542 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 156,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Air bag warning light on.

EML Light on.

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

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

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

O/S/R Door can not be open from outside.

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 143,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O.S.R. door wont open

steering fluid warning on dash

suspension warning on dash

tax out of date

Pass 7 Jan 2009 143,029 miles

O.S.R. door wont open

steering fluid warning on dash

suspension warning on dash

tax out of date

Pass 25 Jul 2007 121,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 120,861 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 96,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,691 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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DF52 BPZ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF52 BPZ, 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 DF52 BPZ registered?

DF52 BPZ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is DF52 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 BPZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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