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RA02 NLK

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 NLK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,031 miles

Tyre Size 245/45 YR19 PZero

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control Arm Outer Ball Joint Has Movement In It (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 77,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,460 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 57,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,430 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,497 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,891 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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RA02 NLK is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA02 NLK, 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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RA02 NLK is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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