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N666 ECC

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 ECC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 123,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses are perished & starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,720 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

all brake hoses worn

all tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset engine light (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

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

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 110,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,326 miles

gearbox under tray insecure

man light on

rear discs lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,677 miles

advise only n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front tyres has cuts on outer walls but not showing ply or cord

Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,013 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,298 miles

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

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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N666 ECC is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N666 ECC, 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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N666 ECC is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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