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R17 BAW

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BAW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,563 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dashboard

off side front tyre cracking around inside tread depth

parking brake light failure on dashboard

Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dashboard

off side front tyre cracking around inside tread depth

parking brake light failure on dashboard

Pass 29 Aug 2013 147,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes slight;y corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,028 miles

EML, air bag and drive control warning lamps on

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight 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)

brake fluid change, oil, vehicle check and micro-filter all overdue

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,126 miles

Airbag warning lamp on in the dash.

O/S/F Headlamp bracket broken but the headlamp is secure.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 109,955 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag warning lamp on in the dash.

O/S/F Headlamp bracket broken but the headlamp is secure.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to both front tyres

Damage to offside front, offside rear of vehicle

Nearside front brake flexi twisted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 97,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to both front tyres

Damage to offside front, offside rear of vehicle

Nearside front brake flexi twisted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,652 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,824 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 41,882 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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R17 BAW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R17 BAW, 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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R17 BAW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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