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KB02 FKW

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 FKW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,648 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 126,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 119,339 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 119,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 113,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 106,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 106,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer reading lower than last test

Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,196 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,196 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front windows tinted

ns tyre wall cut

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

front windows tinted

ns tyre wall cut

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 101,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 87,925 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGES.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INSIDE EDGES.

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

OIL LEAKING FROM EGINE/GEAR BOX WHILST RUNNING ON RAMP.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 84,837 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,837 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,317 miles

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

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

Slight cut n/s/f tyre tread

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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KB02 FKW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KB02 FKW, 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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KB02 FKW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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