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S7 BWW

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BWW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,123 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 121,105 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,098 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

intermittent steering warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,006 miles

Both front tyres over 10yrs old.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,521 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 120,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,199 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished and over 10yrs old.

Offside Front tyre over 10yrs old.

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,873 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 119,873 miles

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

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 deteriorated 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)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 115,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,987 miles

Engine oil leak!!!

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 70,949 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 61,895 miles

both number plates starting to perish.

both rear tyres approaching legal wear limit.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,344 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

rear number plate starting to perish.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,994 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 43,994 miles

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

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

front brake pads down to 4mm.

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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S7 BWW is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S7 BWW, 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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S7 BWW is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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