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LS02 OZM

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 OZM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,228 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 127,448 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,458 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 8 May 2021 122,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 122,780 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 113,259 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 106,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,391 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 92,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 86,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOICE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 May 2012 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

SLIGHT NOICE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,000 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,069 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Mar 2008 49,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,788 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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LS02 OZM 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 82.6%.

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 LS02 OZM, 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 LS02 OZM registered?

LS02 OZM is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is LS02 OZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS02 OZM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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