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LA02 GSZ

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,600 mi
Last recorded165,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 165,600 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 162,371 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 156,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diferential corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 154,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 150,191 miles

Both Rear Anti Rattle Clips Missing From Calipers

Fuel Cap Seal Starting To Perish

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 145,093 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/50x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,584 miles

water leaking at front

Fail 2 Feb 2017 139,543 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

water leaking at front

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 123,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 113,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,668 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 110,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s o/s front o/s rear tyres perished no cords exposed today

Pass 8 Jan 2011 110,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 95,391 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 82,893 miles

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

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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LA02 GSZ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA02 GSZ, 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 LA02 GSZ registered?

LA02 GSZ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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