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PK52 FFV

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 FFV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 116,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,832 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,832 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,379 miles

front wipers slight smear

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers slight smear

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 94,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,847 miles

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

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

wipers start to smear

Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wipers start to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corrodid

offside rear brake disc corrodid

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,287 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 36,616 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,401 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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PK52 FFV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK52 FFV, 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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PK52 FFV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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