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LX52 VTZ

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 173,115 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 178,456 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 169,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 157,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,898 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 134,898 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 130,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,031 miles

oil leak

rear discs corroding

slight play in front inner rack joints

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear discs corroding

slight play in front inner rack joints

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2008 60,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,810 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,885 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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LX52 VTZ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LX52 VTZ, 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 LX52 VTZ registered?

LX52 VTZ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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