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LJ52 DVC

2002 BMW 745

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,038 mi
Last recorded58,038 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 DVC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,038 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Possible bite marks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall excessively damaged & cracked (very poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall excessively damaged & cracked (very poor condition) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Possible bite marks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2025 57,859 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2024 57,732 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,461 miles

EML on

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2023 57,461 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2022 57,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine management light on

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,385 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,385 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,077 miles

Nearside Front washer pipe leaking

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

mil lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2019 56,990 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 56,990 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,776 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 48,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,162 miles

eml light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,122 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,821 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,475 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,200 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 2,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,423 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,914 miles

the brake pads allround the vehicle are wearing low ATTENTION IS REQUIRED

unable to make full assesment under the bonnet due to impared views

Pass 28 Sep 2005 13,719 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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LJ52 DVC is a 2002 BMW 745 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ52 DVC, 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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LJ52 DVC is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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