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RE02 VWN

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,634 mi
Last recorded129,634 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VWN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,828 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Mar 2016 125,826 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,669 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 119,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 114,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 113,976 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,080 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 90,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,267 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)

Pass 29 May 2010 67,309 miles

bad smoke and smell from exhaust.

gearbox weeping oil.

offside rear jacking block is missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,821 miles

front tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres low

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,514 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 VWN is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE02 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

RE02 VWN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is RE02 VWN safe to buy?

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