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M5 XAB

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XAB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is active

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,298 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,316 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,543 miles

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,977 miles

front tyre wearing edges

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,378 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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M5 XAB is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M5 XAB, 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 M5 XAB registered?

M5 XAB is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is M5 XAB safe to buy?

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