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NH52 GXN

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 GXN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,488 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2014 82,236 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,764 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 66,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,470 miles

N/s/f door mirror loose in fixings

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,470 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

N/s/f door mirror loose in fixings

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 16 Aug 2006 34,187 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 27,647 miles

All tyres are close to 2mm wear marks.

Both front outer tyre walls have slight damage.

Both front wheel rims have slight damage.

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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NH52 GXN is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NH52 GXN, 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 NH52 GXN registered?

NH52 GXN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is NH52 GXN safe to buy?

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