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RL52 SYO

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,521 mi
Last recorded142,521 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 SYO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 142,521 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 142,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 134,710 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 122,226 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,130 miles

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

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

both rear suspension arms have slight play in front bushs

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,119 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear suspension arms have slight play in front bushs

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,340 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (275/40 R19)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 114,338 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges (245/45 R19)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (275/40 R19)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 173,695 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 173,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,054 miles

275/40/zr19 sp sport dunlop

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

air bag fault

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

very strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit on inner edge

wear ridges on front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,317 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

front 245/45/19/ michelin

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

rear 275/40/zr19 105y

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,093 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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RL52 SYO is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RL52 SYO, 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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What year was RL52 SYO registered?

RL52 SYO is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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