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FL02 BYY

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,535 mi
Last recorded107,535 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 BYY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,535 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Central Rear Inner Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated and slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and inner edge warn ,low tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and inner edge warn, low tread

Oil leak From the engine ()

Oil leak From the gearbox ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm and has play in the ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Bonnet release handle broken

Central Rear Inner Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated and slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and inner edge warn ,low tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and inner edge warn, low tread

Oil leak From the engine ()

Oil leak From the gearbox ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, only just passed 1.6mm limit /worn to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated ,cracking to outer edge..

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 100,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's worn on inner

Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,979 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre's worn on inner

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,098 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2013 88,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,223 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

engine light on

front tyres deterioated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall, suspect runflat damage

Pass 14 Jan 2012 80,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 22 Jan 2011 73,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 68,348 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 65,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rearsuspesion hydrilic pipes are corroded.

gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,866 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 61,866 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,506 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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FL02 BYY 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 64.7%.

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 FL02 BYY, 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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FL02 BYY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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