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LA02 JYX

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,701 mi
Last recorded85,701 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 JYX
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 85,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 85,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 85,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm, marked in yellow(front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm, marked in yellow(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tye Rod ()

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

UnderCovers Fitted - Can't see components.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,288 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 58,281 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,409 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,773 miles

engine covers and under trays

engine warning light

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

nearside and offside front control arm front bushes splitting up

oil leaks

slight play on offside front tie rod

Fail 18 May 2016 50,772 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

nearside and offside front control arm front bush splitting up

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

nearside rear view mirror beginning to be defective

oil leaks

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,850 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,005 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,998 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,719 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,957 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 19,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2006 15,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 11,628 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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LA02 JYX is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LA02 JYX, 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 LA02 JYX registered?

LA02 JYX is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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