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RE02 WJM

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,918 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 120,401 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2023 120,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2022 118,771 miles

Bonnet gas strut inoperative

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 118,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet gas strut inoperative

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 116,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 114,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 113,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 112,462 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 179,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Air conditioning pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 108,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 100,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 100,484 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 84,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 84,231 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 65,499 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise o/s/f tyre starting to perish and low on tread on edges

gear box leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 45,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,406 miles

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

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

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 WJM 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 65.4%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

RE02 WJM is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is RE02 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 WJM shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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