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VF02 OBL

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OBL
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,229 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,333 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 90,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,414 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 77,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

vehicle emits white smoke at idle

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 38,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 38,546 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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VF02 OBL is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF02 OBL, 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 VF02 OBL registered?

VF02 OBL is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is VF02 OBL safe to buy?

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