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S8 AHD

2002 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,386 mi
Last recorded210,386 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AHD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 210,386 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 210,324 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has multiple cuts, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Power steering fluid cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 206,308 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 206,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 203,796 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 196,822 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 185,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 185,959 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in both front seats backs

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2010 185,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 174,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 165,372 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 118,589 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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S8 AHD is a 2002 BMW 735 in Black 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 S8 AHD, 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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S8 AHD is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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