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H7 VDB

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 VDB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,487 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,065 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 103,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 91,687 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 91,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 89,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,419 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,446 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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H7 VDB is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H7 VDB, 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 H7 VDB registered?

H7 VDB is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for H7 VDB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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