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RY51 UCB

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,193 mi
Last recorded109,193 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UCB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 87,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 22 Nov 2012 76,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,201 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,646 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 70,646 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,254 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,416 miles

automatic gearbox transmission leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,920 miles

air bag light on

engine manegment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,468 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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RY51 UCB is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY51 UCB, 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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RY51 UCB is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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