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LY02 GWA

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GWA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,258 miles

Suspension / torsion bar pipes slightly corroded , Rear

Fail 20 Aug 2025 76,250 miles

Front Suspension component leaking torsion bar pump (5.3.5 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking Nearside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension / torsion bar pipes slightly corroded , Rear

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,584 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 71,860 miles

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 70,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,705 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 69,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,385 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,366 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,324 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 60,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,342 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,832 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,892 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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LY02 GWA is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY02 GWA, 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 LY02 GWA registered?

LY02 GWA is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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