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WF52 GXL

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 GXL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,847 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 87,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 84,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,091 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2012 79,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 50,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,871 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber not fully located/fitted.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads worn to approx 2 to 3mm.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,038 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WF52 GXL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF52 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF52 GXL?

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What year was WF52 GXL registered?

WF52 GXL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is WF52 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 GXL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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