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RX52 BVU

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 BVU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,890 miles

(Both)front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted

Front discs in poor condition. (Both)

Oil leak.

Rear (both) brake hoses cracking.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,807 miles

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

tyre light flashing

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,894 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,938 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,525 miles

tyre shoulders starting to split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,781 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 38,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,258 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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RX52 BVU is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX52 BVU, 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 RX52 BVU registered?

RX52 BVU is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 BVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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