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RN52 XRA

2003 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,278 mi
Last recorded95,278 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 XRA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wheels smaller then rear wheels

misting of oil to under trays

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,286 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,286 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,857 miles

Front Wipers noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,857 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Wipers noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009

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

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

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

obd indicate defective seat belt tensiomers and worn brake pads

outter side wall damaged on offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,614 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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RN52 XRA is a 2003 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 RN52 XRA, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN52 XRA registered?

RN52 XRA is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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