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RX52 MDJ

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,074 mi
Last recorded179,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 179,074 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 179,072 miles

Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired Rear (2.4.A.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking Rear (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 169,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 169,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 167,435 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside steering rack end has play

Pass 7 Feb 2013 163,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff housing/casing heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 163,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear diff housing/casing heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 163,311 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 141,885 miles

n/s/r b/pipe

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 11 Jan 2012 141,885 miles

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

n/s/r b/pipe

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,668 miles

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,667 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on?

covers every where unable to see all components

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,338 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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RX52 MDJ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX52 MDJ, 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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RX52 MDJ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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