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LJ52 ZVU

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 ZVU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,855 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osr. (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 151,400 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 151,400 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 140,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 140,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 127,844 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 127,844 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 115,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,479 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,732 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,340 miles

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

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 ZVU is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ52 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

LJ52 ZVU is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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