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RA02 PVE

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,277 mi
Last recorded159,277 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PVE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 159,277 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking rear anti roll bar system (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened rear anti roll bat system feed pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all rear suspension arm bushes perishing due to age

dynamic drive warning on at time of test

nsf coil spring corroded

osr tyre flat

rear exhaust heat shield loose

front to rear hydrolic pipe for anti roll bar system corroded

rear diff casing corroded and leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 158,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 158,883 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 157,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 157,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,031 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 151,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,990 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 137,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 124,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,186 miles

oil below max level. corrosion both rear brake discs. plastic under carrage covers fitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 113,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil below max level. corrosion both rear brake discs. plastic under carrage covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,224 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,230 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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RA02 PVE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RA02 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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