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SC51 BYV

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,002 mi
Last recorded149,002 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 BYV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 144,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 136,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,505 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 182,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 168,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,645 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front brake pad warning sensor insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 95,698 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 95,698 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 84,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SC51 BYV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SC51 BYV, 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 SC51 BYV registered?

SC51 BYV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is SC51 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 BYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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