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WA52 FFW

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FFW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box missing

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear back box missing

Fail 3 Jan 2024 117,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear back box missing

Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,851 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 103,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,471 miles

Horn not working fuse for multi function steering wheel had blown, possible other fault causing fuse to blow? replaced and horn worked (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault multi function steering wheel fuse had blown, replaced and codes cleared, ok at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear rigid (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear trailing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

rear centre seat belt trapped behind arm rest

Fail 17 Nov 2010 67,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

rear centre seat belt trapped behind arm rest

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,384 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 62,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,763 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,042 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,325 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,280 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 21,280 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WA52 FFW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WA52 FFW, 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 WA52 FFW registered?

WA52 FFW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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