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SL02 OFV

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OFV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (245/45ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (275/40ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (245/40ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 118,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (245/45ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (275/40ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (245/40ZR19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2018 110,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear chassis brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,012 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,844 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,844 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 76,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 76,686 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 40,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,999 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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SL02 OFV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL02 OFV, 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 SL02 OFV registered?

SL02 OFV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is SL02 OFV safe to buy?

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