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WK02 KSO

2002 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KSO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,673 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,668 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body cover insecure

body and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 96,292 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body cover insecure

body and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to rear joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body under tray insecure

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Aug 2019 95,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,509 miles

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,692 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,692 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 71,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

upper stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,045 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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WK02 KSO is a 2002 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK02 KSO, 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 WK02 KSO registered?

WK02 KSO is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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