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Y10 VEB

2002 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 VEB
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 110,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 104,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,566 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 104,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,965 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,947 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 89,704 miles

Both Wiper Blade Rubbers Worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 74,756 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 56,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,329 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,147 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 38,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 34,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,652 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,510 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,379 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,186 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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Y10 VEB is a 2002 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y10 VEB, 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 Y10 VEB registered?

Y10 VEB is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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