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RY51 UPF

2002 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UPF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake warning light illuminated but not signifying an ABS fault

offside rear brake pad warning wire chaffing on brake hose

rear seat base insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,365 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake warning light illuminated but not signifying an ABS fault

offside rear brake pad warning wire chaffing on brake hose

rear seat base insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,993 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,634 miles

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

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor wire chaffing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,771 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to check floor fully due to covers

unable to check o/s and n/s outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,265 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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RY51 UPF is a 2002 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY51 UPF, 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 RY51 UPF registered?

RY51 UPF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is RY51 UPF safe to buy?

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