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MR02 MKR

2002 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 MKR
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 53,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 51,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 51,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 33,607 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre treads perished

Fail 23 Jun 2018 33,369 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyre treads perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,986 miles

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

all 4 tyre treads perished and both fronts worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 31,057 miles

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

all 4 tyres treads split and perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,039 miles

all 4 tyre treads split and perished

Fail 30 May 2015 29,035 miles

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

all 4 tyre treads split and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,052 miles

all four tyres cracking intread

Pass 31 May 2013 25,908 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 25,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,413 miles

nearside rear bumper marked.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,716 miles

front bumper marked offside lower.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,585 miles

center tread off rear tyres 2m

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,152 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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MR02 MKR is a 2002 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MR02 MKR, 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 MR02 MKR registered?

MR02 MKR is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is MR02 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 MKR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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