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RV51 YZA

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YZA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,525 miles

O/S rear upper suspension ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,421 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Stability control light on

Fail 9 Mar 2012 74,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Stability control light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

bonnet hard to open

fuel cap seal cracked

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,115 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,151 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)

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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RV51 YZA is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV51 YZA, 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 RV51 YZA registered?

RV51 YZA is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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