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RK52 UED

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,880 mi
Last recorded118,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UED
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,880 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges and deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge cuts and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,673 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slick inner edges

oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front drop link has slight play

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

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

n/s and o/s front (front) lower arm inner bushes worn

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slick inner edges

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 103,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 98,322 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 92,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,625 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 80,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 67,982 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,124 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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RK52 UED is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK52 UED, 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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RK52 UED is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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