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RL52 WKG

2002 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,273 mi
Last recorded131,273 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 730103,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WKG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,273 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 182,200 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 182,200 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2010 168,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear brake discs worn slightly

nearside and offside headlamp dip wrong way but do not dazzle other road users

nearside of steering rack has slight free play movement

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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RL52 WKG is a 2002 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL52 WKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 WKG registered?

RL52 WKG is a 2002 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RL52 WKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 WKG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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