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SW02 HMG

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HMG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,769 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,818 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,614 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 53,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,237 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre has a cut on wall.

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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SW02 HMG is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SW02 HMG, 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 SW02 HMG registered?

SW02 HMG is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is SW02 HMG safe to buy?

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