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YJ52 VUP

2002 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,878 mi
Last recorded64,878 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 73587,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VUP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,875 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,853 miles

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

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

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

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

e.m.l. light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,853 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

e.m.l. light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear A.C.E. pipes badly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,163 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,316 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING IN PLACES BUT NOT LEAKING

N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST BUT OK

Pass 1 May 2009 62,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,390 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,450 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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YJ52 VUP is a 2002 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ52 VUP, 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 YJ52 VUP registered?

YJ52 VUP is a 2002 BMW 735, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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