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LO02 ZXK

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,558 mi
Last recorded127,558 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZXK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 127,558 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 112,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,243 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,361 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,777 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 67,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,921 miles

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

full under body trays fitted

possible coolant leak

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,772 miles

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

full under body protection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,065 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 49,008 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

front cover under engine insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 15,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 8,850 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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LO02 ZXK is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LO02 ZXK, 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 LO02 ZXK registered?

LO02 ZXK is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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