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SL52 FHT

2003 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 73584,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FHT
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,280 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 24 Mar 2015 103,621 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 103,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,300 miles

front tyres on limit-front brake pads low-o/s/r bottom arm has slight play in bush-rear coil springs corroded-rear tyres worn on inner edge-rear brake pads low-

Fail 9 Mar 2013 165,934 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres on limit-front brake pads low-o/s/r bottom arm has slight play in bush-rear coil springs corroded-rear tyres worn on inner edge-rear brake pads low-

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,233 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,522 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 49,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,704 miles

front tyres cracking

offside front tyre bald on edge and tread cutting up

rear tyres 3mm

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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SL52 FHT is a 2003 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 84,522 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 SL52 FHT, 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 23 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL52 FHT registered?

SL52 FHT is a 2003 BMW 735, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is SL52 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 FHT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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