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KC51 XTX

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,005 mi
Last recorded137,005 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 XTX
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,506 miles

Engine management light on

Engine undercover fitted

Oil leak

Suspension fault

Fail 8 Oct 2015 131,505 miles

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

Engine management light on

Engine undercover fitted

Oil leak

Suspension fault

Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 124,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 118,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 113,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 96,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,356 miles

Oil leak

dynamic drive warning on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,389 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 80,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 68,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,857 miles

Front discs are undercutting.

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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KC51 XTX is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC51 XTX, 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 KC51 XTX registered?

KC51 XTX is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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