2002 BMW 735 3.6L Petrol · WN52 FSS
2002 BMW 735 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 145,825 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 735
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN52 FSS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/04/2023
- 145,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN52 FSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW 735 (WN52 FSS) between April 2023 and April 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “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))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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