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RY51 VDZ

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,946 mi
Last recorded115,946 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,946 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

very bad oil leak under the engine

Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,175 miles

very bad oil leak under the engine

Pass 25 Nov 2023 101,525 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,745 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,449 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,146 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,945 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 VDZ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

RY51 VDZ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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