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LC02 BJE

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,791 mi
Last recorded151,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 BJE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,791 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 26 Mar 2024 151,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fuel piper slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,855 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 135,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 135,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 134,164 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,022 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear anti roll bar hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,019 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear anti roll bar hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,555 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/sfront tyre wall damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/sfront tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,666 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,749 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 43,839 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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LC02 BJE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 LC02 BJE, 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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LC02 BJE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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