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VN02 KZW

2002 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,576 mi
Last recorded268,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 7 Series82,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 KZW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 268,576 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 268,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 254,458 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 242,009 miles

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 1 Jun 2017 241,720 miles

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

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

E.M.L. WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 10 Jun 2016 231,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 231,844 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 221,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 208,075 miles

VERY BAD KNOCKING COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN BRAKING - MAINLY FROM THE OFFSIDE FRONT ?

Pass 3 Jun 2013 196,320 miles

245/50YR18 P-ZERO RUNFLATS

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 181,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 164,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 147,472 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 127,946 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 127,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 121,473 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 102,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 90,013 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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VN02 KZW is a 2002 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 82,916 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN02 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN02 KZW registered?

VN02 KZW is a 2002 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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