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LB52 XXO

2003 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,491 mi
Last recorded173,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XXO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 173,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011
Pass 7 Jan 2010 146,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 135,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to outer sidewall on offside front tyre

nearside front drop link top joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight play in offside rear suspension

Fail 30 Dec 2008 135,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2008 135,247 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

autobox leaking fliud.

cut evident o/s/front tyre.nail evident in o/s/rear tyre.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 79,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,395 miles

a.n/s/r top (bent) arm ball joint gaiter weeping greese

a.slight play in rack body

a.wipers make a noise when parked

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,979 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 27,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LB52 XXO is a 2003 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB52 XXO, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB52 XXO registered?

LB52 XXO is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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