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J80 AYA

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,451 mi
Last recorded142,451 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 AYA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 140,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 May 2014 138,551 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing view

both rear tyres low tread / splitting / cracked tread

nearside front tyre outer wall cut / damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 138,551 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing view

both rear tyres low tread / splitting / cracked tread

nearside front tyre outer wall cut / damaged

Pass 27 May 2013 135,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release pull damaged

both bonnet support shocks weakened

Pass 25 May 2012 130,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 124,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,830 miles

engine management light displayed

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 107,937 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,478 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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J80 AYA is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 J80 AYA, 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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J80 AYA is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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