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AK02 USO

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 USO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 119,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 113,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 110,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 108,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,537 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,350 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,286 miles

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

Large coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,394 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,410 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 74,608 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspension warning detector on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,608 miles

suspension warning detector on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

nearside tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

nearside tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,569 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,735 miles

both front thrust arm front bushes slightly weak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,628 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 745?

Based on 22,701 MOT tests across 1,670 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 607
position lamp(s) not working 411
Brake pipe excessively corroded 341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 311
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AK02 USO is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 87,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 745 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 USO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 745 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK02 USO is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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