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RE02 WKY

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,736 mi
Last recorded189,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WKY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 189,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 188,872 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 175,927 miles

Nearside Front bumper edge slightly loose

belly platers obscuring components ...advise check brake pipes physically

oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2016 175,670 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control / vsc light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working both "rings" inop nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front bumper edge slightly loose

belly platers obscuring components ...advise check brake pipes physically

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2015 153,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 153,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 129,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Steering warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 129,043 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Steering warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 104,931 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 104,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,124 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 73,479 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 60,038 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 WKY is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RE02 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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