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A38 PTR

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,782 mi
Last recorded129,782 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 PTR
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,782 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 129,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 118,027 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 112,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 112,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 100,896 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f flexi hose slight damage

Fail 25 May 2011 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

cseen damaged area b 40+ may constiute a reason for rejection when missing wiper is reinstated

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f flexi hose slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2009 98,546 miles

Covers over both offside and nearside floors and inner wings not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside front fog lamp

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,175 miles

Covers over both door sills, and all inner wings, and offside and nearside floors, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 86,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Covers over both door sills, and all inner wings, and offside and nearside floors, not allowing full inspection.

Slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic trims covering floor pan

plastic trims fitted to all four inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect areas

Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,190 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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A38 PTR is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 87,820 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 A38 PTR, 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 23 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A38 PTR is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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