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HY52 DLN

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,742 mi
Last recorded188,742 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 DLN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 188,742 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front and rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2012 177,220 miles

Airbag light staying on.Needs attension.

Bonnet shocks not holding and week.

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension.

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs attension

Fail 1 Aug 2012 177,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag light staying on.Needs attension.

Bonnet shocks not holding and week.

Engine management light staying on.Needs attension.

Poor reserve travell on handbrake.Needs attension

Pass 9 Aug 2011 169,458 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

a lot of movement in both inner rack joints, unbale to detect at steering wheel,strongly recommend replacement

engine oil leaks, undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 169,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

a lot of movement in both inner rack joints, unbale to detect at steering wheel,strongly recommend replacement

engine oil leaks, undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 157,658 miles

bonnet struts not able to hold bonnet up

sidewall damage to both rear tyres

slight play in offside of steering rack

underside of vehicle oil soaked

Fail 3 Aug 2010 157,657 miles

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

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

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

EML on

bonnet struts not able to hold bonnet up

pad warning lamp on

rear brake pads low

sidewall damage to both rear tyres

slight play in offside of steering rack

underside of vehicle oil soaked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 141,209 miles

advance movement in o/s/r lower arm outer bush just passed at time of test needs attention asap

advance movement in o/s/r upper outer arm ball joint6 just passed at time of test needs attention asap

phone holder removed for test

slight movement in both front rear lower arm ball joints

Pass 2 May 2008 116,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 110,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,969 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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HY52 DLN is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY52 DLN, 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 HY52 DLN registered?

HY52 DLN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is HY52 DLN safe to buy?

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