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OU02 YEF

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 YEF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,597 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,900 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sligh oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2016 117,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 106,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes copper greased

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,441 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,750 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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OU02 YEF is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU02 YEF, 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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What year was OU02 YEF registered?

OU02 YEF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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