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MH02 HYN

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 HYN
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,460 miles

Both Nearside front and Offside rear brake wear indicators disconnected.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction/warning light on dash.

Front Wiper/Washer system not functioning correctly although currently clearing the windscreen effectively.

Hydraulic pipe for rear anti roll bar damp at Offside rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear rose joint and adjoining link arm/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing chaffed. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear rose joint and adjoining link arm/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Warning message on dash for brakes worn.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 117,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Nearside front and Offside rear brake wear indicators disconnected.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction/warning light on dash.

Front Wiper/Washer system not functioning correctly although currently clearing the windscreen effectively.

Hydraulic pipe for rear anti roll bar damp at Offside rear.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear rose joint and adjoining link arm/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing chaffed. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in rear rose joint and adjoining link arm/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Warning message on dash for brakes worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,754 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor detached

Fail 9 Aug 2018 116,729 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav in zone "A" ()

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor detached

Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,723 miles

eml on

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 105,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 8 May 2015 105,129 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 100,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 100,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 18 May 2011 98,115 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,928 miles

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

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

smoke appears to be coming out from o/s/r arch

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,193 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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MH02 HYN is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH02 HYN, 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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MH02 HYN is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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