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YY51 EVB

2002 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 EVB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 151,894 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Engine managment light on dash

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 5 times small chips in the windscreen (8.3.1d)

Front both offside and nearside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 146,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm punchered and perished (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen slightly scratched but not afecting drivers view

Fail 27 Feb 2016 146,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm punchered and perished (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen slightly scratched but not afecting drivers view

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,050 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2014 128,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 128,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 127,423 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 72,888 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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YY51 EVB is a 2002 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY51 EVB, 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 YY51 EVB registered?

YY51 EVB is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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