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J10 VAC

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,150 mi
Last recorded92,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 VAC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 91,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread, 2010, 2453521. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall, 2753521. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 91,910 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread, 2010, 2453521. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall, 2753521. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,324 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,500 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,551 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 88,551 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish 275/35r21

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,140 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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J10 VAC is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J10 VAC, 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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J10 VAC is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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