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RV51 ZGK

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,855 mi
Last recorded161,855 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 161,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 161,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 142,036 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 142,036 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,547 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,547 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,491 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,928 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2004 25,172 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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RV51 ZGK is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black 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 RV51 ZGK, 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 RV51 ZGK registered?

RV51 ZGK is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is RV51 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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