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JW51 SPW

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW51 SPW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 116,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,203 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,664 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres on Legal Limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyres on Legal Limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,710 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,793 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 60,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,609 miles

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2006 31,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyre treads starting to wear on edges

nails in both rear tyres

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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JW51 SPW is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JW51 SPW, 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 JW51 SPW registered?

JW51 SPW is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is JW51 SPW safe to buy?

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