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198D464

2002 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,186 mi
Last recorded41,186 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 74587,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D464
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,186 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,973 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 39,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,901 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 37,884 miles

Brake performance not tested No test carried out (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber joining coller adrift (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,249 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 37,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Passed emmissions (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,677 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,504 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,202 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,260 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 30,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,596 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,647 miles

advise numbers 4 on front /rear number plates

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,088 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front/near side rear tyres sidewall damage

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 7,968 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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198D464 is a 2002 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 198D464, 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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198D464 is a 2002 BMW 745, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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