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RG02 LNY

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 LNY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,210 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,411 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,316 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 114,373 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 110,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2018 110,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 108,331 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,350 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses misty

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,313 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 95,637 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,404 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 83,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,741 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,741 miles

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

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 26 Mar 2008 61,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,921 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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RG02 LNY is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RG02 LNY, 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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RG02 LNY is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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