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PL51 LRV

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LRV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

active rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

play in osr lower suspension knuckle joint

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,613 miles

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link seized (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

active rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

play in osr lower suspension knuckle joint

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,244 miles

Electronic stability system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,046 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,068 miles

engine is leaking oil

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,169 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,858 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 76,858 miles

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

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

rear brake discs getting corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,453 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 44,193 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,209 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 LRV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

PL51 LRV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for PL51 LRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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