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MC52 GAS

2002 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,442 mi
Last recorded174,442 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 GAS
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 174,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 174,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,407 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,118 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,118 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,183 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,239 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,114 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,676 miles

All rubber suspension componants deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,342 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2011 92,342 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,964 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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MC52 GAS is a 2002 BMW 745 in Green 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 MC52 GAS, 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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MC52 GAS is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is MC52 GAS safe to buy?

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