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CX52 VXW

2002 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,257 mi
Last recorded177,257 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VXW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 177,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 173,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 173,143 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 163,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

grease seepage from o/s rear drive shaft outer joint

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,929 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

grease seepage from o/s rear drive shaft outer joint

sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,500 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 123,468 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,558 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 108,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,594 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 100,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,497 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust nut corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,726 miles

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

nearside front rack boot has a light mist of oil

offside front rack boot has a light mist of oil

Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,731 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 37,182 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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CX52 VXW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CX52 VXW, 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 CX52 VXW registered?

CX52 VXW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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