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GV02 HDE

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,232 mi
Last recorded168,232 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HDE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 168,232 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak o/s engine area

Fail 22 Dec 2020 168,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak o/s engine area

Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,263 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 160,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 151,803 miles

Rear tyre treads getting low

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 151,609 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L. on

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,526 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 138,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

slight body damage

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2016 137,442 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some coponents

engine management lamp on

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,956 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear lower wishbone outer rear bush showing signs of wear + has slight play

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 116,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,982 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,488 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 105,141 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight judder nearside parking brake

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,284 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,625 miles

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

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

has cords showing on n/s/r tyre not enough to fail

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,729 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,619 miles

oil mist on steering gear

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,185 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 33,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV02 HDE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GV02 HDE, 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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GV02 HDE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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