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FM51 UEE

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,026 mi
Last recorded126,026 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UEE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 123,839 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2016 123,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 123,256 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2014 118,385 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2012 109,867 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 109,863 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn inboard sides

Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 93,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 93,062 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 89,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet release catch siezed ( free off )

Fail 28 May 2009 89,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release catch siezed ( free off )

Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,813 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,116 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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FM51 UEE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green 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 FM51 UEE, 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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FM51 UEE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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