2002 BMW 745 4.4L Petrol · FE51 RCE
2002 BMW 745 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 180,625 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 745
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE51 RCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 180,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE51 RCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 745 (FE51 RCE) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
FE51 RCE Mileage History
- 25/01/2023163,159 mi
- 26/01/2024174,137 mi+10,978 mi
- 26/01/2024174,137 mi
- 18/04/2025180,625 mi+6,488 mi
- 15/05/2025180,625 mi
Average of roughly 7,584 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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