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MF02 ODK

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,485 mi
Last recorded133,485 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 ODK
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,485 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light on

parking brake switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 122,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side-back arm boll joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 119,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 113,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,578 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 110,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,400 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall has chunk out but no cords showing

rear number plate in poor condition

steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,647 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,537 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 95,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,977 miles

All 4 tyres are slightly damaged on their outer walls.

Small oil leak in the engine area.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre slight lump

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,352 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,352 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MF02 ODK is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MF02 ODK, 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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MF02 ODK is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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