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MF02 XAP

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 XAP
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,047 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 124,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,477 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers obscuring view of chassis and brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,050 miles

Offside Front side light different shade of white to near side light

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 120,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front side light different shade of white to near side light

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,257 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,244 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,652 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,386 miles

suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,646 miles

airbag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,489 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2009 88,442 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 28,066 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 XAP is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAP, 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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MF02 XAP is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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