2002 BMW 735 3.6L Petrol · LX02 AFV
2002 BMW 735 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 120,176 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX02 AFV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 120,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX02 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 735 (LX02 AFV) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LX02 AFV Mileage History
- 27/02/200622,441 mi
- 13/02/200727,800 mi+5,359 mi
- 04/02/200832,405 mi+4,605 mi
- 13/02/200935,100 mi+2,695 mi
- 10/07/200940,364 mi+5,264 mi
- 10/07/200940,364 mi
- 01/07/201043,522 mi+3,158 mi
- 07/07/201148,156 mi+4,634 mi
- 06/07/201289,466 mi+41,310 mi
- 23/07/201256,163 mi-33,303 mi
- 06/07/201364,743 mi+8,580 mi
- 09/07/201472,766 mi+8,023 mi
- 09/07/201472,766 mi
- 08/07/201581,005 mi+8,239 mi
- 01/08/201581,938 mi+933 mi
- 15/06/201689,214 mi+7,276 mi
- 02/06/201791,814 mi+2,600 mi
- 24/05/201895,161 mi+3,347 mi
- 17/06/2019101,296 mi+6,135 mi
- 18/06/2019101,300 mi+4 mi
- 23/02/2021105,067 mi+3,767 mi
- 26/02/2021105,069 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/2022107,709 mi+2,640 mi
- 01/03/2022107,711 mi+2 mi
- 20/02/2023109,402 mi+1,691 mi
- 22/02/2023109,406 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/2024114,790 mi+5,384 mi
- 20/02/2024114,792 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/2025116,159 mi+1,367 mi
- 19/02/2025116,160 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/2026120,175 mi+4,015 mi
- 23/02/2026120,176 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,889 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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