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DK52 VSV

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VSV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 109,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 103,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 103,903 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes are slightly delaminating

both rear tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls have heavy damage

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,128 miles

centre rear seatbelt stalk missing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre rear seatbelt stalk missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,569 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 70,601 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer slighty perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,114 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inside side wall slightley perished

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,114 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre inside side wall slightley perished

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,335 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,475 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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DK52 VSV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK52 VSV, 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 DK52 VSV registered?

DK52 VSV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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