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LY52 BXA

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,149 mi
Last recorded127,149 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 BXA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 127,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users pas leaking, oil around reservoir and n/s rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub/arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub /arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking fluid around reservoir and n/s rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 121,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 121,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,500 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 114,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

oil leaks around oil filter area

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cover missing from mirror housing

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is damp with oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers impede parts of the inspection

exhaust smokey

front windscreen is damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Dec 2016 108,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cover missing from mirror housing

Offside Front steering rack gaiter is damp with oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is devoid of tread ie bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

covers impede parts of the inspection

front windscreen is damaged not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 80,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,384 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,311 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,185 miles

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

airbag warning light on

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

airbag warning light on

covers fitted under car not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,660 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,493 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,226 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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LY52 BXA is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY52 BXA, 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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LY52 BXA is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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