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LN02 SZR

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,654 mi
Last recorded141,654 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 SZR
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,004 miles

o/s/r top bush and ball joint slight play- rear tyres just on limit- rear brake efficiency just on limit- slight play rear wheel bearings

oil leak from egine an gear box- both front bottom ball joints slight lift and play- rear discs wearing thin and corroded- rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,342 miles

front brake pads wearing low-n/s/f/ lower ball joints have slight play-o/s/f/ lower ball joints slight play-o/s/r/ wheel bearing slight play

oil leak-service and parking brake passed on limits-power steering damp-brake pipes corroded-fuel pipes corroded-n/s/r/ shocker damp-x2 rear suspension arms slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,084 miles

parking brake passed on limit-EML on-x2 front lower ball joints have slight play-front brake pads worn low-rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,179 miles

EML on-just met minimum CO%-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-x2 rear tyres outer walls slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,111 miles

just met minimum CO%-engine management light on

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible

rack play-n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ balljoint slight play and boots deteriated

rear suspension arm bushes slight play will need replacing soon-rear brakes slightly juddering

rear x2 wheel bearings slight play

x2 rear tyres on limit and edges bold-c2 front to rears brake pipes corroded-

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,018 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

co passed on limits-all pads low-all balljoints slight play-all bearings slight play-steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front both lower balljoints have slight play in them-front links x2 slight play-rear pads low- rear tyrew low-smoking when cold-oil leak-front pads low-rear bearigs have slight play in them

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,665 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

n\s\f tyre treads deteriating

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

small cut in side wall on n\s\f tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

engine light on dash

n\s\f tyre treads deteriating

small cut in side wall on n\s\f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,602 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 104,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,452 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,394 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,468 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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LN02 SZR is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LN02 SZR, 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 LN02 SZR registered?

LN02 SZR is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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