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V66 LJF

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,619 mi
Last recorded92,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 LJF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 92,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 91,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 89,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 87,951 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,639 miles

oil around steering rack - possible fluid leak.

under tray cover preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil around steering rack - possible fluid leak.

under tray cover preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,849 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2013 71,809 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,722 miles

rear pads low

suspension electric ajuster brocken offside front

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,596 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,120 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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V66 LJF 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 86.4%.

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 V66 LJF, 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 V66 LJF registered?

V66 LJF is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for V66 LJF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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