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LX52 KWY

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 KWY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 103,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,006 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 92,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,770 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,788 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,444 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,444 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,483 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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LX52 KWY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX52 KWY, 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 LX52 KWY registered?

LX52 KWY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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