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KW52 KLW

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 KLW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,692 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 122,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both door mirror glass faded

fuel cap seal perished but still creating a seal

Fail 16 Aug 2023 122,476 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirror glass faded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still creating a seal

Pass 29 Jun 2022 121,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

manufacturers covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

manufactures covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at bottom mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

manufactures covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 120,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 111,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,981 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,929 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

o/s/r handbrake cable chafing on anti roll bar

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,216 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 78,676 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 34,292 miles

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

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

slight play o/s of steering rack

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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KW52 KLW is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KW52 KLW, 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 KW52 KLW registered?

KW52 KLW is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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