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P50 VJC

2002 BMW 745

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 VJC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 130,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 126,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 119,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 119,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,744 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,551 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 111,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,538 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,434 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,434 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,348 miles

Nearside parking brake cable has been slightly damaged by heat

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 67,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,549 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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P50 VJC is a 2002 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P50 VJC, 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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P50 VJC is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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