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LW02 TJW

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,874 mi
Last recorded168,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 TJW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,812 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 165,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 156,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,613 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 148,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 140,607 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r/ tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2014 134,311 miles

EML staying on

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 125,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,554 miles

o\s front wiper is starting to perish on the ends.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 96,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 66,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 51,333 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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated....(advise ;to fit new.)

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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LW02 TJW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LW02 TJW, 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 LW02 TJW registered?

LW02 TJW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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