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GD02 EBL

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 EBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 169,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 168,533 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 160,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

drivers door mirror loose

Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 119,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise-osr and nsr lower ball joints have some play.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,640 miles

advise-osr and nsr lower ball joints have some play.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,124 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,328 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,482 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 28,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD02 EBL is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD02 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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GD02 EBL is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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