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RY51 UZV

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,597 mi
Last recorded137,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,597 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 137,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint rear tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,382 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 115,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,775 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,463 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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a crack

Fail 16 Feb 2009 84,835 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a crack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,790 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,128 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,923 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 55,917 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2005 53,075 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 UZV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RY51 UZV, 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 UZV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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