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AU52 SUA

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,263 mi
Last recorded126,263 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SUA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 126,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 123,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 120,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 120,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 120,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 189,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 189,228 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 189,030 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,181 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,102 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,999 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,859 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 72,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,467 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 SUA is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU52 SUA, 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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What year was AU52 SUA registered?

AU52 SUA is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AU52 SUA safe to buy?

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