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YF52 EWW

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,240 mi
Last recorded142,240 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 EWW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,240 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe chafing corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,568 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

rear active anti-roll bar metal pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,563 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front suspension (frontmost) arm bush deteriorated

both front and N/S/R flexible brake hoses deteriorated

both side rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

brake discs worn and corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear active anti-roll bar metal pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 133,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 126,541 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 126,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,462 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 68,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,605 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to near side front outer side wall

Fail 4 May 2007 49,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r upper front stabilising arm outer balljoint slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,127 miles

creacking when brake applied

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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YF52 EWW is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF52 EWW, 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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YF52 EWW is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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