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VF02 RZV

2002 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,471 mi
Last recorded217,471 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RZV
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 217,471 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 217,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 201,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear c.v boot leaking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight brake inbalance

Unable to see front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 201,545 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre low

Offside rear c.v boot leaking

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Slight brake inbalance

Unable to see front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 185,860 miles

Both front tyres wearing outter edges

Offside front brale sight bind

Oil leak

Unable to see brake pipes front to rear

Unable to see condition of sills

Fail 16 May 2011 185,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres wearing outter edges

Offside front brale sight bind

Oil leak

Unable to see brake pipes front to rear

Unable to see condition of sills

Pass 14 May 2010 171,982 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 152,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 133,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 114,761 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 114,761 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 88,583 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 RZV is a 2002 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

VF02 RZV is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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