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CX02 LXF

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,829 mi
Last recorded166,829 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 LXF
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 166,829 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 166,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both position lamps inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 164,646 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 164,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2021 160,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front drop link boot insecure

Offside Front drop link boot insecure

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2020 159,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 159,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 156,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 153,687 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 153,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 150,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 147,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 144,529 miles

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

n/s/f tyre chunk out of rim potector

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,151 miles

o/s/f window lift not working

Fail 14 Mar 2013 130,078 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 101,660 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 90,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 80,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,002 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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CX02 LXF is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CX02 LXF, 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 CX02 LXF registered?

CX02 LXF is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is CX02 LXF safe to buy?

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