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YT51 OVL

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,565 mi
Last recorded154,565 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 OVL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 154,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 137,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 116,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 108,643 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 108,643 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,020 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 77,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 58,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,227 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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YT51 OVL is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YT51 OVL, 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 YT51 OVL registered?

YT51 OVL is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is YT51 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 OVL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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