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RE02 VWL

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VWL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,052 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

nearside rear slight mist of oil

Pass 27 Oct 2008 145,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 71,515 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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RE02 VWL is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE02 VWL, 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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What year was RE02 VWL registered?

RE02 VWL is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is RE02 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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