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SR52 GWK

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,329 mi
Last recorded190,329 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GWK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 190,329 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 189,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 189,462 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 183,314 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 183,314 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 183,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine warning lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 179,440 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 176,000 miles

Both inner track rods worn slightly

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 175,995 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both inner track rods slightly worn

Front brake discs worn badly

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 172,031 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,357 miles

offside front tyre slight cut on side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre slight cut on side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2010 153,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 153,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 153,362 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 153,062 miles

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 146,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 140,018 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 140,018 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,931 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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SR52 GWK is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SR52 GWK, 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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SR52 GWK is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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