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AU02 OYL

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OYL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 143,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 143,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn

Nearside Front wheel slight rough on rotation

Pass 5 May 2017 142,769 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,769 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 123,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Mar 2013 120,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Mar 2012 111,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

oil leak auto box

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

oil leak auto box

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads getting low 3mm to 4mm

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,377 miles

both front tyre treads 3mm

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 51,302 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,193 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)

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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AU02 OYL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU02 OYL, 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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AU02 OYL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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