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MA52 BHA

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 BHA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 72,236 miles

EML light on

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2016 72,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall crack (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

EML light on

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,065 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,109 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,903 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,817 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,657 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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MA52 BHA is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA52 BHA, 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 MA52 BHA registered?

MA52 BHA is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is MA52 BHA safe to buy?

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