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S500 HRH

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 HRH
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 159,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 145,019 miles

EML Light on

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 145,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 115,740 miles

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

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

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 27 Apr 2010 99,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,540 miles

engine oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 8 May 2007 65,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 55,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 55,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S500 HRH is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S500 HRH, 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

How do I check the history of S500 HRH?

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What year was S500 HRH registered?

S500 HRH is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is S500 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 HRH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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