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L8 MNR

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,093 mi
Last recorded93,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MNR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns faded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 93,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns faded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,347 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush slight play

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,891 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic outer sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,840 miles

engine has an oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,641 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,948 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox cooling radiator leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 51,561 miles

Hand brake only just passed on minimum reading.

N/S/F Tyre on 1.6mm limit NOW.

O/S/Sill skirt,front mounting point loose.(Sill skirt damaged)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 51,560 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre on 1.6 mm limit NOW.

O/S/Sill skirt front mounting point loose(Sill skirt damaged)

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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L8 MNR is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 L8 MNR, 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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L8 MNR is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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