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SJ51 SEV

2002 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 SEV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,413 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,410 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 88,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear metal pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2016 83,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear metal pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 73,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,034 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,235 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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SJ51 SEV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ51 SEV, 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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What year was SJ51 SEV registered?

SJ51 SEV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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