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MD02 LVE

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LVE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 132,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,684 miles

Oil leak

plastic cover under the car

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,234 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,859 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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MD02 LVE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD02 LVE, 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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MD02 LVE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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