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MT02 XPP

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 XPP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 115,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component insecure bonnet release lever (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,803 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 110,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,307 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,113 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 100,568 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 80,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 34,394 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 29,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 22,829 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)

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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MT02 XPP is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT02 XPP, 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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MT02 XPP is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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