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M15 AHS

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,864 mi
Last recorded111,864 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 AHS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 111,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,856 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 111,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,937 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)

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,145 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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M15 AHS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M15 AHS, 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 M15 AHS registered?

M15 AHS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is M15 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 AHS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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