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RX02 UCL

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UCL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,769 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when vehicle reved

brake warning light on

engine management light on

engine oil level low

front brake discs worn

front brake pads look low

front number plate deteriorating

large oil leak

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

play in nearside front suspension lower arm inner bush advice change

play in offside rear suspension arm ball joint advice change

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,669 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

play in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

sqeaking noise from rear

Fail 23 Apr 2010 112,393 miles

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

blue smoke from exhaust when engine reved

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

offside rear tyre nail in tread

play in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm bushes

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,763 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

engine management light on

knocking noise from front suspension

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre heavly worn on edges and cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

blue smoke from exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre heavly worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,508 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 78,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 47,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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RX02 UCL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RX02 UCL, 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 RX02 UCL registered?

RX02 UCL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is RX02 UCL safe to buy?

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