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RF52 OPG

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,765 mi
Last recorded156,765 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 OPG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 156,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 153,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 153,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 153,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 151,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 150,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 144,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,750 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 11 Aug 2011 116,700 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil.

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,816 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,514 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 68,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,813 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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RF52 OPG is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF52 OPG, 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 RF52 OPG registered?

RF52 OPG is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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