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NC51 BVP

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,077 mi
Last recorded86,077 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 BVP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 86,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,065 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,054 miles

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

BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES ARE BADLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,890 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,890 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,493 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 51,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 46,582 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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NC51 BVP is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NC51 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC51 BVP registered?

NC51 BVP is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is NC51 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC51 BVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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