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VN51 YKS

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 YKS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,973 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,340 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2011 92,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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VN51 YKS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN51 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 YKS registered?

VN51 YKS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is VN51 YKS safe to buy?

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