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RY51 UTH

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UTH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,908 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 4 Jan 2014 86,146 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,442 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass not in good condition

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

trim panels removed around dash

Fail 27 Dec 2012 73,441 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass not in good condition

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

trim panels removed around dash

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,329 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,313 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,128 miles

engine starting to smoke from exhaust

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,725 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,991 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 53,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,394 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 UTH is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue 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 RY51 UTH, 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 RY51 UTH registered?

RY51 UTH is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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