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S40 ALE

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,846 mi
Last recorded138,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 ALE
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 137,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,320 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted.

slight oil leak.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 128,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted.

slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 120,324 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 111,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,679 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 103,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,283 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,283 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,918 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the tread,no sign of cords showing.

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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S40 ALE is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue 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 S40 ALE, 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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S40 ALE is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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