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RE02 VDJ

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,109 mi
Last recorded134,109 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 134,109 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge...

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear at rear.. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 134,067 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge...

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear at rear.. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2015 124,588 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

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

O/S/R plus N/S/F brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

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

Oil leak

both cat to centre pipe retaining bolts & nuts corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 124,550 miles

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

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

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

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

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

O/S/R plus N/S/F brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 116,362 miles

oil leak

rear lower suspension arm bushes perished

rear subframe bushes perished

signs of coolant leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,277 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

oil leak

rear lower suspension arm bushes perished

rear subframe bushes perished

signs of coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,354 miles

All road tyres are badly worn on the edges of the tread surface

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,963 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 87,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,346 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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RE02 VDJ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE02 VDJ, 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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RE02 VDJ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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