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RX52 MTV

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,844 mi
Last recorded176,844 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MTV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 176,844 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 166,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 166,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,237 miles

Engine smokey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,237 miles

Engine smokey

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 92,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish and near legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,707 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and near legal limit

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,520 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,314 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,314 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,448 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MTV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MTV, 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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What year was RX52 MTV registered?

RX52 MTV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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