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R23 DGM

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,096 mi
Last recorded139,096 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DGM
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 139,096 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray has bolt missing but is secure

Fail 23 Apr 2026 138,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration wheel arch liner rubbing on wheel (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

under tray has bolt missing but is secure

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,596 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,180 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 117,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,002 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,180 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,319 miles

cut in nsf sidewall

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Aug 2015 88,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cut in nsf sidewall

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,599 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre perished

oil stain on steering rack

osr brake pipe corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,597 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre perished

oil stain on steering rack

osr brake pipe corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,171 miles

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

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

front left tyre crackes in tread.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,419 miles

Cut in n/s/r sidewall not to cords.

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,584 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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R23 DGM is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R23 DGM, 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 R23 DGM registered?

R23 DGM is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is R23 DGM safe to buy?

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