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TL02 TSL

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,688 mi
Last recorded160,688 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL02 TSL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 160,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 160,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 153,052 miles

Nearside Rear creaking noise from suspension, no play in any ball joints or bushes

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 153,051 miles

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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear creaking noise from suspension, no play in any ball joints or bushes

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 152,906 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2014 142,101 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2014 142,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,369 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,674 miles

o s mirror slightly detiorated

o s r tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,490 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 106,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,148 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,905 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,936 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 70,662 miles

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

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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TL02 TSL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TL02 TSL, 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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TL02 TSL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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