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LJ02 ALZ

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,126 mi
Last recorded44,126 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 ALZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 41,818 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,357 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,367 miles

oil residue under engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 16,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,949 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 14,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 13,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,816 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 13,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 13,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,307 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 11,124 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 9,866 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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LJ02 ALZ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LJ02 ALZ, 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 LJ02 ALZ registered?

LJ02 ALZ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ02 ALZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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