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S555 LOV

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 LOV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 136,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,196 miles

At the time of brake test air bag warning light flickered but the initial test did not indicates any malfuntion.

Electronic park brake switch is damaged but it is operative.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,196 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

At the time of brake test air bag warning light flickered but the initial test did not indicates any malfuntion.

Electronic park brake switch is damaged but it is operative.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,629 miles

Air bag light stays on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear indicator cover is broken.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

airbag light does not illuminate.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 823,917 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 82,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,472 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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S555 LOV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S555 LOV, 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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S555 LOV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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