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DV02 YBF

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YBF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,721 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 120,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 30 Jan 2016 118,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2015 118,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 116,029 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,800 miles

Fluid leak from nearside of engine contaminating nearside front brake flexi hose/tyre/suspension bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,799 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fluid leak from nearside of engine contaminating nearside front brake flexi hose/tyre/suspension bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,959 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,361 miles

N/S/F Tyre Is Wearing At Both Edges Of Tread Area (245/40 ZR20 95Y).

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Tyre Is Wearing At Both Edges Of Tread Area (245/40 ZR20 95Y).

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,429 miles

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

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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DV02 YBF is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DV02 YBF, 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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DV02 YBF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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