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LN52 MVY

2002 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 MVY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,121 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear upper arm dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,295 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 49,650 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 49,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounted to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,900 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,827 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f @ o/s/r tyres

Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/f @ o/s/r tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,892 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,995 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,785 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2008 23,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

Pass 16 May 2006 18,439 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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LN52 MVY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LN52 MVY, 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 LN52 MVY registered?

LN52 MVY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is LN52 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 MVY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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