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KV02 KPA

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 KPA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,825 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working cover missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,827 miles

All front rubber suspension bushes contaminated with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth, bald outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,825 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All front rubber suspension bushes contaminated with oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth, bald outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,261 miles

Both front tyre's slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,641 miles

Engine warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspect leak from power steering but no visible leak to be seen

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,653 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,847 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,848 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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KV02 KPA is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV02 KPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV02 KPA registered?

KV02 KPA is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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