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PL51 AWW

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 AWW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,376 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,569 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 79,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,082 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,650 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 78,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,998 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,991 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,574 miles

both front tyres worn and splitting/oil level low

Fail 7 Dec 2015 74,548 miles

Nearside 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 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)

both front tyres worn and splitting/oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,006 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,369 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release is faulty

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges close to limit

oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,474 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,222 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,551 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre is very close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,009 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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PL51 AWW is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PL51 AWW, 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 PL51 AWW registered?

PL51 AWW is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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