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RV51 ZNS

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 84,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

eml light on

Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,938 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,378 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 61,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,013 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 60,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,285 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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RV51 ZNS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RV51 ZNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV51 ZNS?

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What year was RV51 ZNS registered?

RV51 ZNS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is RV51 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZNS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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