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DS52 BHV

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BHV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges and treads "sawtoothed"

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,075 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in outer tyre walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges but not yet exposing ply or cords

Drivers door outer handle slightly stiff

Engine management light on

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,927 miles

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

both rear tyres damage to side walls

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,927 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres damage to side walls

Pass 2 Jun 2013 93,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 81,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 78,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 75,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 68,015 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 63,479 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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DS52 BHV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS52 BHV, 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 DS52 BHV registered?

DS52 BHV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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