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RG02 SWN

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SWN
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 156,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 148,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 143,628 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 142,940 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,940 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded can"t see all

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded can"t see all

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,016 miles

air bag light on

all n/s/f suspension bushes contaminated with oil

large lip on both front discs

major oil leaks

n/s head lamp aim dim

o/s washers poor

p.a.s rack damp

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 SWN is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SWN, 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 RG02 SWN registered?

RG02 SWN is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is RG02 SWN safe to buy?

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