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RJ52 AUU

2002 BMW 745

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AUU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 183,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Dec 2021 174,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 160,302 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 146,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,877 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 146,877 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 144,320 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,419 miles

excessive oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 138,419 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

excessive oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,439 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,436 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 117,026 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,889 miles

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

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

front to rear static brake pipes have advanced wear

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear transverse static brake pipe has advanced corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 58,227 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 58,209 miles

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

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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RJ52 AUU is a 2002 BMW 745 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ52 AUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ52 AUU registered?

RJ52 AUU is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is RJ52 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 AUU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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