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RN52 FYC

2002 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

216,781 mi
Last recorded216,781 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 730103,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FYC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 216,781 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 206,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 191,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 190,802 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 173,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 153,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 137,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 121,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 107,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,340 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,331 miles

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

movement n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,119 miles

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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RN52 FYC is a 2002 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RN52 FYC, 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.

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What year was RN52 FYC registered?

RN52 FYC is a 2002 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RN52 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FYC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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