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AU52 OBY

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OBY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 136,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 134,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,161 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,356 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2017 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,626 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,626 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,682 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 82,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,737 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,409 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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AU52 OBY 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 86.4%.

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 AU52 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 OBY registered?

AU52 OBY is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 OBY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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