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RN52 YDR

2003 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

297,971 mi
Last recorded297,971 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 YDR
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 297,971 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 297,152 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 170,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 164,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 157,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 157,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 151,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 135,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 135,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 118,521 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 118,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 79,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,614 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 63,610 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,489 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 YDR is a 2003 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RN52 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

RN52 YDR is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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