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RA02 RPY

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 RPY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,651 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,100 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 83,800 miles

Engine /under tray fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 83,800 miles

Engine /under tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,585 miles

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,574 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,836 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil/fluid leak(s) around lower engine area

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,041 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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,942 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,411 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,097 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner band of tread. †n/s/r tyre 2mm tread. † †nails in both front tyres. † †(o/s/f 3/4mm) †245/50 18 w p zero rosso

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 24,867 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 RPY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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