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RX52 MWC

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,040 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 125,034 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 124,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 124,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,556 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 120,556 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,618 miles

Both front side light slightly blue in colour

N/S/F brake discs worn and corroded

N/S/R brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

O/S/F bradke discs worn and corroded

O/S/R brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

bad oil leek from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 91,609 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 91,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 40,935 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 MWC is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver 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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

RX52 MWC is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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