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MJ02 FOC

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,744 mi
Last recorded143,744 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 FOC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 143,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,420 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 130,325 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 130,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,799 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,799 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,375 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 118,375 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Unable to inspect underbody/brake pipes ect fully, due to plastic sheilds fitted.

airbag warning light on.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,090 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic sheild fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,113 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 44,886 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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MJ02 FOC is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MJ02 FOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ02 FOC registered?

MJ02 FOC is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is MJ02 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ02 FOC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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