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RO51 AWN

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,326 mi
Last recorded175,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AWN
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 175,326 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 175,322 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to ABS cutting in on front and park engaged when in neutral throwing vehicle out rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 167,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 11 Jul 2022 161,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 160,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 157,719 miles

Nearside Rear door won,t open

oil around nearside front shock absorber

rear exhaust modified

Pass 21 Jul 2020 155,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 155,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 155,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 145,671 miles

engine emits signs of blue smoke after long tick over

n/s/r drive shaft outer cv gaiter showing signs of cv grease / advise to clean / further inspect

no oil in engine / topped up

severe oil leaks on engine

slight play / wear developing in o/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint

underside / under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Fail 6 Aug 2015 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,456 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,627 miles

advise shallow cut in nsf tyre side wall

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,552 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2009 104,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,673 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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RO51 AWN is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO51 AWN, 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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RO51 AWN is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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