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LK02 VVU

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,628 mi
Last recorded110,628 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 VVU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 154,462 miles

nearside front lower ball joint worn

offside rear tail light out

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,478 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear upper suspension arm slight play in ball joint

oil leak

rear lower arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 85,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,477 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,097 miles

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades are smearing the windscreen slightly

Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering most prerscribed areas

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2008 65,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,104 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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LK02 VVU is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LK02 VVU, 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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LK02 VVU is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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