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KJ52 LRV

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

229,099 mi
Last recorded229,099 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 LRV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 229,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 222,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 216,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 210,181 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 204,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 199,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 195,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 191,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 189,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 186,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 180,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 172,808 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Diff is very rusty

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake hoses are perished

Gearbox wet with oil

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2014 168,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 161,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 150,500 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011

advise nearside mirror slightly deterated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,185 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise nearside mirror slightly deterated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 126,964 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 126,964 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 111,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in of side front steering arm

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 72,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 58,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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KJ52 LRV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KJ52 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ52 LRV registered?

KJ52 LRV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is KJ52 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ52 LRV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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