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LJ52 DFU

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 DFU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,787 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on the edges of all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 95,787 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on the edges of all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 85,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,927 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,778 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,229 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,534 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,734 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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LJ52 DFU is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ52 DFU, 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 LJ52 DFU registered?

LJ52 DFU is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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