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LA52 UOB

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,911 mi
Last recorded88,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UOB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,911 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,911 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread especially on both edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn/almost bald on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and damaged slightly on outer sidewall

Windscreen has two large cracks although both not considered to be seriously affecting view to front

Fail 23 Mar 2018 71,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread especially on both edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn/almost bald on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread and damaged slightly on outer sidewall

Windscreen has two large cracks although both not considered to be seriously affecting view to front

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,882 miles

Both front wiper slightly smeary on windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Non Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,882 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front wiper slightly smeary on windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,197 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,201 miles

tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,588 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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LA52 UOB is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA52 UOB, 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 LA52 UOB registered?

LA52 UOB is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is LA52 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 UOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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