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R12 BRV

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,380 mi
Last recorded123,380 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BRV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 123,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 119,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 117,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 108,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 102,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 94,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,488 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 82,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,198 miles

slight play in o/s/r rose joint

Pass 5 May 2010 71,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 66,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,200 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 56,872 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 49,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 49,542 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 41,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,415 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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R12 BRV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R12 BRV, 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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R12 BRV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is R12 BRV safe to buy?

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