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LO02 YBU

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YBU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,552 miles

rear pads wearing low

slight oil leak from engine

slight play o/s/f compliance bush

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 76,552 miles

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

rear pads wearing low

slight oil leak from engine

slight play o/s/f compliance bush

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,199 miles

bonnet struts weak

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

oil leaks

parking brake button damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2015 66,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet struts weak

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

offside rear indicator faded

oil leaks

parking brake button damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,004 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 54,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 27,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 8,824 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,774 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 13,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LO02 YBU is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO02 YBU, 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 LO02 YBU registered?

LO02 YBU is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LO02 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 YBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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