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AY02 TYS

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,169 mi
Last recorded173,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 TYS
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 173,169 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 173,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 156,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 149,458 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 114,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,016 miles

chip to windscreen not in excess of limits

slight play in both front lower suspension arms rear ball joints

some corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

some damage to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre outer rim slight cut

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,807 miles

o/s front tyre outer rim slight cut

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,720 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,413 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,467 miles

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

n/srear tyre slight cut in wall

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,467 miles

n/srear tyre slight cut in wall

Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,117 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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AY02 TYS is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY02 TYS, 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 AY02 TYS registered?

AY02 TYS is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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