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YH52 EHE

2002 BMW 735

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 EHE
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,355 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 73,355 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine, presumed to be engine oil. advise further inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,000 miles

manufactures under tray and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,700 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,703 miles

Both front tyres worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,943 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,231 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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YH52 EHE is a 2002 BMW 735 in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH52 EHE, 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 YH52 EHE registered?

YH52 EHE is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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