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GF52 TZE

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 TZE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 163,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 148,787 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

o/s steering arm knuckle

Pass 29 Dec 2014 137,067 miles

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged. Offside front hub component slight play. Offside rear brake pipes covered with sealant. Nearside rear brake pipes covered with sealant.

Fail 23 May 2014 134,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 130,830 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight wear in steering arm knuckle(offside_)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 120,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 110,930 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 110,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,287 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 85,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,859 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 74,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,453 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 64,453 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,043 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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GF52 TZE 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 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 GF52 TZE, 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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GF52 TZE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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