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OV52 ZSZ

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,602 mi
Last recorded157,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 157,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 157,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 147,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 146,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 138,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 128,457 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 128,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2009 124,951 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 110,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 98,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 82,000 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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OV52 ZSZ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV52 ZSZ, 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 OV52 ZSZ registered?

OV52 ZSZ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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