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VA52 RHX

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,159 mi
Last recorded184,159 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RHX
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 184,159 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 182,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 172,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine light on

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 13 Oct 2014 172,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine light on

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 7 Nov 2013 155,018 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 155,008 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 140,699 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 124,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 124,548 miles

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

Chip in windscreen outside drivers view of road

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,058 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,842 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,849 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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VA52 RHX is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA52 RHX, 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 VA52 RHX registered?

VA52 RHX is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is VA52 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 RHX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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