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RV51 ZMY

2002 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,990 mi
Last recorded158,990 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZMY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 158,990 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 158,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,838 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2019 156,838 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,277 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

chips in windscreen

rear axle corrosion

under body shields fitted and guard

Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,882 miles

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2017 153,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are getting low of tread

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2016 147,305 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake pipes are corroded

Engine covers fitted prefer full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 8 Mar 2016 147,305 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake pipes are corroded

Engine covers fitted prefer full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads are getting low

O/s/r tyre is 1.6mm

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has small stone chips

Pass 4 Mar 2015 126,172 miles

all 4 tyres low of tread

brake pipes rusty

front brake hoses perished

n/s side repeater loose

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r ball joints have slight play

o/s/f sidelight dim

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,619 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R Drive shaft loosing greese, Gaitor ok

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,412 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,948 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,289 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 28,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,295 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 ZMY is a 2002 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV51 ZMY, 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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RV51 ZMY is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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