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HS52 BTZ

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,679 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 119,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,771 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine smokey

tape on dashboard, possibly covering warning light

Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,771 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine smokey

tape on dashboard, possibly covering warning light

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,122 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

bonnet stays not working

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked/tarnished & electric adjustment faulty (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass tarnished (8.1.2a)

Oil leak heavy engine ()

engine control warning lamp lit.inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.

plastic engine covers,undershields & oversils fitted

rear tyres wearing unevenly & low on inner shoulders.rear brake hoses part shrouded.

slight cuts/abrasions to nsf & osr tyre outer sidewalls & wheel rims kerb grazed.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,644 miles

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

elec parking brake fitted to all four wheels,rear effort only used for mot calculation

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.engine covers & undershields fitted

mirror glasses tarnished,slight chips in windscreen,

oil leak,lcd screen faulty,osf elec window faulty,

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,260 miles

engine slightly smokey.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,615 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,968 miles

both front tyres wearing low,both rear tyres wearing low,slight oil leaks.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,761 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,362 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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HS52 BTZ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HS52 BTZ, 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 HS52 BTZ registered?

HS52 BTZ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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