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MF02 EXP

2002 BMW 745

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 EXP
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 112,380 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2014 107,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,441 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 99,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,207 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 May 2011 76,511 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres has cuts on the out side

Pass 1 May 2010 68,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,325 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,590 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,590 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 42,837 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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MF02 EXP is a 2002 BMW 745 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF02 EXP, 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 MF02 EXP registered?

MF02 EXP is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is MF02 EXP safe to buy?

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