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AY03 ZNZ

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,763 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering warning lamp on at dash time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2021 111,763 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 106,544 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 106,521 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 101,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,838 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 97,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rears ( next to fuel tank ) marked yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer edge wearing thin on tyre, worn on side wall

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid leak

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,188 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,041 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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AY03 ZNZ is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AY03 ZNZ, 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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What year was AY03 ZNZ registered?

AY03 ZNZ is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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