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ST51 NWJ

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,063 mi
Last recorded107,063 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 101,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,105 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s side repeater damaged but not insecure

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 99,092 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

o/s side repeater damaged but not insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,586 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,361 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 78,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,355 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear door and quarter panel

engine smokes on idle

offside rear door handle held in with tape

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,988 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r drop link

Slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 22 Feb 2014 67,987 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r drop link

Slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,992 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,992 miles

Bonnet safety catch stiff.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,638 miles

Tail lamp on boot lid has 30% of lamp inop

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,674 miles

o/srear tyre on tread bars

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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ST51 NWJ is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST51 NWJ, 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 ST51 NWJ registered?

ST51 NWJ is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is ST51 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 NWJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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