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RA02 RVR

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 RVR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,740 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,835 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 109,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,824 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 98,892 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass damaged/crack

offside front tyre worn more to outer area of tread

slight roughness felt to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,259 miles

Oil leak

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

emmits smoke at 2750rpm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,058 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,379 miles

oil at offside of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,128 miles

brake pad warning light up on read out =pass

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 RVR is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RVR, 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 RA02 RVR registered?

RA02 RVR is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is RA02 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 RVR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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