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RV51 ZZC

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,320 mi
Last recorded178,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 178,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 178,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 173,332 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 173,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 164,510 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 158,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 151,857 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 137,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 127,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 127,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,436 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 108,118 miles

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

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 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV51 ZZC, 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

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What year was RV51 ZZC registered?

RV51 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is RV51 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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