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G9 BWB

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BWB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 112,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 109,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,228 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 107,195 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,978 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,881 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,881 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe lower flange joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault DRIVER`S AIR BAG FAULTY (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear heat shield insecure / 2 fixings broken...rotted

Pass 22 Apr 2019 102,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 102,571 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,637 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fuel filler cap seal perished but still sealing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around offside end of rack, possibly from pipework. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,659 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' split n/s to o/s (8.3.1d)

Lower Oil leak engine/steering rack area ()

Offside Front Inner sill plastic trim insecure/broken mtgs./evo-stick

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort squeals (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' split n/s to o/s (8.3.1d)

Lower Oil leak engine/steering rack area ()

Offside Front Inner sill plastic trim insecure/broken mtgs./evo-stick

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,303 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear requires securing.

Offside Front rear suspension arm balljoint boot is failing.

Steel hydraulic pipes to rear anti-roll bar are becoming quite corroded.

Unable to inspect parts in engine bay and underside due to trims.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,602 miles

All metal pipes associasted with the rear anti roll bar system corroded, especially at the rear of the offside sill.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All metal pipes associasted with the rear anti roll bar system corroded, especially at the rear of the offside sill.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 81,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,833 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,405 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,174 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,754 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,668 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,919 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G9 BWB is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G9 BWB, 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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G9 BWB is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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