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YC02 ZJV

2002 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,917 mi
Last recorded147,917 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ZJV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

unable to check prop-shaft under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2024 147,913 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection + o/s/r damaged/loose

Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,839 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2022 134,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 134,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 128,775 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Offside Rear Outer Hand brake cable collapsing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer bush has play

n/s wiper worn

suspension fault illuminated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 128,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Leaking fluid from the brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked through around seam (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Hand brake cable collapsing

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

suspension fault on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 122,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 115,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 107,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall perished

osf tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,316 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres treads/sidewalls cracking

excess plastic to underside

Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,316 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres treads/sidewalls cracking

excess plastic to underside

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front tyres treads/sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

offside rear door will not open

Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,742 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

offside rear door will not open

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 88,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,193 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 62,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,937 miles

O\S\F WING AND BUMPER DAMAGED

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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YC02 ZJV is a 2002 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC02 ZJV, 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 YC02 ZJV registered?

YC02 ZJV is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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