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LN02 XHS

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,029 mi
Last recorded185,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 XHS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 185,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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under tray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 185,026 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

ubcc

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 183,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 179,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

electronic parking brake switch cover missing

near side rear tyre sideweall damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2013 179,485 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

electronic parking brake switch cover missing

near side rear tyre sideweall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2012

275/40/19 @ front(should be to rear) 245/45/19 @ rear (should be to front)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 151,365 miles

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

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

rear differential mounting bushes deteriorated

wear in nearside front inner steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,904 miles

heat shield loose

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Dec 2009 106,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

heat shield loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,195 miles

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

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

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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LN02 XHS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN02 XHS, 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 LN02 XHS registered?

LN02 XHS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LN02 XHS safe to buy?

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