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P4 NWH

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,649 mi
Last recorded146,649 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 NWH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 146,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak From Engine Quite Bad ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 146,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both Down Pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak From Engine Quite Bad ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 145,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 136,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 136,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 126,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 126,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre exhaust heatsheild insecure on one fixing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak ***POSSIBLY*** from O/S front oil cooler pipe/union.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 104,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers & undertray fitted on vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2010 104,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers & undertray fitted on vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,954 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

Fail 15 Dec 2009 97,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 73,727 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,503 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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P4 NWH is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver 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 P4 NWH, 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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P4 NWH is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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