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R44 MDO

2002 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 MDO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 52,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,184 miles

both front tyres deteriorated/perished and cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,359 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)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 39,212 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,494 miles

Advise rear tyres 2mm tread depth just legal

Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,698 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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R44 MDO is a 2002 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R44 MDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R44 MDO registered?

R44 MDO is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is R44 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 MDO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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