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SN02 WSS

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 WSS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive require immediate attention! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,913 miles

oil leak and rusted beneath car

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,250 miles

under cover fitted/engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,239 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

under cover fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,242 miles

Metal fuel pipe O/S/R corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 48,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake button broken

Pass 17 May 2011 40,223 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,223 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 37,791 miles

both rear tyres perished on shoulder areas and nearside rear tyre has 2 x nails in tread

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished/perishing on shoulder areas

nearside front tyre at 2mm on outer edge,perished and cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 34,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 34,570 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 20,500 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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SN02 WSS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN02 WSS, 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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SN02 WSS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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