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SW02 VLN

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VLN
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,112 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 86,733 miles

bothside front forward arm bush worn cracking and play.should replace.

bothside front tyre/ s shoulder/s worn.

bothside rear brake pipe /s to brake hose corroded.

bothside rear tyre/s inner shoulder/s worn.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 86,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bothside front forward arm bush worn cracking and play.should replace.

bothside front tyre/ s shoulder/s worn.

bothside rear brake pipe /s to brake hose corroded.

bothside rear tyre/s inner shoulder/s worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,010 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 84,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,184 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 73,179 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 59,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,869 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,055 miles

slight damage to rubbing strip n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

suspect rear pads low

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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SW02 VLN is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW02 VLN, 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 SW02 VLN registered?

SW02 VLN is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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