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OW52 KZH

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,293 mi
Last recorded157,293 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KZH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 157,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both pipes near fuel tank ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 157,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes near fuel tank ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 156,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 155,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 154,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Sep 2012 145,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 145,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers, engine shields and underbody shields fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,925 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic gearbox shield insrcure

Sill covers, engine shields and underbody shields fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 130,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,055 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F Tyre rim protectors damaged

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,055 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F Tyre rim protectors damaged

O/S/R Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,516 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,402 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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OW52 KZH is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OW52 KZH, 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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OW52 KZH is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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