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WN52 FSS

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,825 mi
Last recorded145,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 FSS
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 145,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 145,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 125,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,125 miles

Nearside and offside front steering rack ends has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,991 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 99,979 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 97,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,232 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 88,687 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,557 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,379 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2006 39,379 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 26,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WN52 FSS is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WN52 FSS, 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 WN52 FSS registered?

WN52 FSS is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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