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VA02 NWO

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,974 mi
Last recorded85,974 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 NWO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,974 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indic on

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,780 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension arm bushes slight play-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-after market steering wheel fitted-bonnet catch sticking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,598 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,540 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,737 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 63,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

nearside front sill slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,066 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,322 miles

minor kerb damage to all wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 24,249 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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VA02 NWO is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA02 NWO, 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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VA02 NWO is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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