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LN52 SWY

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,565 mi
Last recorded168,565 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 SWY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 168,565 miles

drivers door mirror is loose

heavy oil leak

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush perishing

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 158,999 miles

both rear lower suspension arms bushes perishing

brake warning light is on

heavy oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear brake discs coroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 158,987 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

brake warning light is on

heavy oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2016 150,224 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 150,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 139,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 111,603 miles

engine as a very bad oil leak.

engine bonnet dampers u/s.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s front inner wheel arch damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 81,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 54,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,477 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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LN52 SWY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LN52 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN52 SWY registered?

LN52 SWY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is LN52 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 SWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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