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S21 NVU

2002 BMW 745

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,557 mi
Last recorded136,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 NVU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,558 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very bad oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,059 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 109,053 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake switch illumination not visible due to broken switch

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,882 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,030 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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S21 NVU is a 2002 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S21 NVU, 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 S21 NVU registered?

S21 NVU is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is S21 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 NVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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