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N5 KPN

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,101 mi
Last recorded48,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 KPN
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 45,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre uneven worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 32,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm to 3 mm tread remain (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 32,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm to 3 mm tread remain (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides, add up screen wash fluid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split near outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2019 32,205 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split near outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,287 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both rear brake discs are worn and lipped

engine covers and under trays obscuring view

Pass 4 May 2016 25,536 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Secondary bonnet catch handle broken but can still open bonnet

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 3 May 2016 25,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Secondary bonnet catch handle broken but can still open bonnet

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,124 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 17,123 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 14,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT,NEAR SIDE REAR,OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER EDGE SPLIT BUT NOT TO CORE

Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,420 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,221 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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N5 KPN is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N5 KPN, 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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N5 KPN is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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