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GD52 VNY

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,594 mi
Last recorded144,594 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 VNY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 144,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 141,974 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 137,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 129,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 129,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,975 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,379 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 26,680 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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GD52 VNY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD52 VNY, 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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What year was GD52 VNY registered?

GD52 VNY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GD52 VNY safe to buy?

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