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MKW 647W

2002 BMW 745

Silver Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 647W
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 113,347 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,654 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 111,652 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pipe to rear arb suspension leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected both pipes at rear leading to anti roll bar badly corroded leaking fluid (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at front steering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,913 miles

all tyres wearing at shoulders

metal fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,948 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all nuts missing from down pipes (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,673 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,223 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,035 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,619 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 27,833 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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MKW 647W is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MKW 647W, 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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MKW 647W is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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