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HK52 XMV

2003 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 XMV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 137,637 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 3mm tread

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 8 May 2017 133,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,505 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one of two as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 128,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 105,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 101,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate is scratched

nearside wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

plastic cover sills fitted

plastic under floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,973 miles

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

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

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

front number plate is scratched

nearside wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

plastic cover sills fitted

plastic under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,738 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

underside covers fitted.

Pass 17 May 2007 66,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,788 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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HK52 XMV is a 2003 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 HK52 XMV, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK52 XMV is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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