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HG02 JOH

2002 BMW 745

Beige Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,498 mi
Last recorded179,498 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 JOH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 179,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 173,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 166,342 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

o/s/f fog lamp is not working

Fail 20 May 2014 166,342 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

o/s/f fog lamp is not working

Pass 22 May 2013 152,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 152,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff to release

engine management and airbag warning lights on

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 136,384 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff to release

engine management and airbag warning lights on

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and very low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,309 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet struts not supporting bonnet

both wipers poor

oil leak from engine

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 May 2010 110,314 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,030 miles

front tyres worn on edges †oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 55,438 miles

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

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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HG02 JOH is a 2002 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HG02 JOH, 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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HG02 JOH is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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