2002 BMW 745 4.4L Petrol · LF52 YXH

The 2002 BMW 745 presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 May 2025 at 68,281 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of passes stretching back to 1 July 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the supplied five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test scope during this period. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle. The record shows 65,766 miles at the 1 July 2021 test, rising only to 68,281 by May 2025, a total of 2,515 miles over four years or roughly 630 miles per annum. Annual increments never exceeded 1,000 miles, with the largest single jump being 908 miles between the June 2022 and July 2023 tests. Such minimal use suggests extended standing periods, though the clean test history gives no evidence of neglect in the documented window. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection focused on age-related degradation not captured by MOT passes. Long dormancy typically accelerates perishing of suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and flexible brake hoses, while standing invites corrosion to subframes and brake discs. The V8 drivetrain and air suspension on this model are prone to seal hardening and fluid degradation under low use. Given the absence of recorded faults, the priority is verifying the integrity of components the tester did not flag. Inspect for structural rust at chassis mounting points, check brake caliper freedom after prolonged inactivity, and confirm coolant and transmission service history. The low mileage implies light wear but does not exempt the car from time-based deterioration.