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S2 PGE

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,739 mi
Last recorded69,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PGE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,980 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the treads

Engine covers fitted not allowing full under bonnet inspection

Engine management light on

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full under side inspection

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, complete pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracking in the treads

Engine covers fitted not allowing full under bonnet inspection

Engine management light on

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full under side inspection

n/s/f tyre cracked in the treads, and is worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,177 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,441 miles

front and rear brake pads low

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes.

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,681 miles

inspected front and rear brake pads best as possible

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,001 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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S2 PGE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S2 PGE, 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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S2 PGE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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