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AMO 282A

2003 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 282A
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,966 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 139,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,912 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 117,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,521 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres edged

Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front tyres edged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,654 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 87,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 77,273 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 64,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,409 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AMO 282A is a 2003 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 87,820 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AMO 282A, 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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AMO 282A is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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