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ET51 MXM

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,788 mi
Last recorded148,788 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MXM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,788 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2014 147,628 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Nearside bonnet catch sticking

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,573 miles

advisories from previous test no 818071583069

Fail 22 Mar 2013 142,572 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

chips in windscreen

slight movement in n/s steering

Pass 7 Mar 2012 136,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 130,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 130,762 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,606 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2009 116,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 106,320 miles

Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,478 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 94,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,399 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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ET51 MXM is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET51 MXM, 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 ET51 MXM registered?

ET51 MXM is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is ET51 MXM safe to buy?

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