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RO51 BBF

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 BBF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,210 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,782 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lenses slightly dull

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,759 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 107,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,805 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 22 Nov 2017 105,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,389 miles

Offside headlamp lens dull

Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,387 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe leaking over axle (3.6.A.1)

Offside headlamp lens dull

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front tyre treads getting low 3mm to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,636 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 71,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,497 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,842 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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RO51 BBF is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RO51 BBF, 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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RO51 BBF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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