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RX02 UEL

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,934 mi
Last recorded182,934 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 182,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 182,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 180,917 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 180,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 168,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 150,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 133,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 108,093 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 108,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,197 miles

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

vehicle emits blue smoke intermittantly

Fail 22 Sep 2008 101,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 92,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing heavily on the outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,337 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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RX02 UEL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

RX02 UEL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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