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GD52 PFJ

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,769 mi
Last recorded98,769 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters moist. (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil smoke on idle.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear steel brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of l/l plus cords showing. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters moist. (2.3.3b)

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

slight oil smoke on idle.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust clamp loose

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,333 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust clamp loose

Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,046 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,035 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,511 miles

no plates spacing marginal

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,490 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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GD52 PFJ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD52 PFJ, 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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GD52 PFJ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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