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RA02 OLG

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OLG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 157,722 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 152,011 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 152,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak from oil preasure switch

Pass 14 Oct 2010 119,026 miles

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

oil leak from os bank on engine

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,063 miles

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)

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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RA02 OLG is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA02 OLG, 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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RA02 OLG is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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