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LA02 RYB

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,632 mi
Last recorded69,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 RYB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,632 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 69,628 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,883 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,998 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

engine management light staying on

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,481 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 38,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 35,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate defective

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,017 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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LA02 RYB is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

LA02 RYB is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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