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M16 BUB

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BUB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,338 miles

Oil leak

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 129,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 127,354 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 16 Feb 2011 122,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 117,977 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 117,977 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 111,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 94,384 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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M16 BUB is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M16 BUB, 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 M16 BUB registered?

M16 BUB is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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