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YP52 OUJ

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

173,534 mi
Last recorded173,534 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OUJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 173,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 172,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 171,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 167,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 160,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 154,061 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 145,271 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 145,271 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 136,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,007 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 27 Feb 2012 119,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,259 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,259 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,950 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YP52 OUJ is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver 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 YP52 OUJ, 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

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What year was YP52 OUJ registered?

YP52 OUJ is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is YP52 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 OUJ 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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