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GL51 XXO

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XXO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,062 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both cat joints , nuts missing/coroded away (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,751 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 131,722 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiters both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,516 miles

Oil leak nearside front ?

Fail 13 Apr 2015 113,514 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak nearside front ?

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,924 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,736 miles

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

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

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

Brake warning lamp on

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 73,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,900 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,335 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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GL51 XXO is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey 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 GL51 XXO, 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 GL51 XXO registered?

GL51 XXO is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is GL51 XXO safe to buy?

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