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EK52 HLN

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HLN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,312 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 104,386 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear diff corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 100,157 miles

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 95,487 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 95,425 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,565 miles

Centre rear seatbelt locking mechanism missing

Electronic park brake switch damaged but operational

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

Offside front tyre very perished/cracked

Windscreen washers appear of poor operation

Fail 18 May 2016 92,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre rear seatbelt locking mechanism missing

Electronic park brake switch damaged but operational

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

Offside front tyre very perished/cracked

Windscreen washers appear of poor operation

Pass 20 May 2015 90,296 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise offside rear tyre cracking on its outer sholder

Fail 18 May 2015 90,296 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise offside rear tyre cracking on its outer sholder

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,603 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn close to canvas.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,906 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre wearing on its outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,671 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,461 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,756 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 47,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,942 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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EK52 HLN 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 65.2%.

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 EK52 HLN, 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 EK52 HLN registered?

EK52 HLN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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