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F20 RDY

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 RDY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,540 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 112,540 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,220 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,942 miles

Air bag light on

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Cracks around tread of O/S rear tyre

Engine under tray and wheel arch liners broken

Major engine oil leak

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Screw in tread of O/S rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2009 41,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

Engine under tray and wheel arch liners broken

Major engine oil leak

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Screw in tread of O/S rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,016 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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F20 RDY is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 F20 RDY, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F20 RDY registered?

F20 RDY is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is F20 RDY safe to buy?

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