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K17 HYD

2002 BMW 745

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,351 mi
Last recorded195,351 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 HYD
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 195,351 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 195,349 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 179,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 179,785 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 169,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 165,497 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 165,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 156,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 140,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 140,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 119,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,637 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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K17 HYD is a 2002 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol 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 K17 HYD, 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 K17 HYD registered?

K17 HYD is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is K17 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 HYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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