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LE02 UXJ

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 109,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 109,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,122 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 109,122 miles

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tyre. ()

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge.

o/s/rear tyre near wear bars.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tyre. ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge.

o/s/rear tyre near wear bars.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 101,806 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges

o/s/rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 94,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,264 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 33,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,721 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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LE02 UXJ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LE02 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE02 UXJ registered?

LE02 UXJ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is LE02 UXJ safe to buy?

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