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N111 HCE

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 HCE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,411 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,194 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2012 90,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,069 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,781 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewaa beading has cuts but not to canvas

Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,933 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 30,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm & nail in tread

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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N111 HCE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N111 HCE, 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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N111 HCE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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