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B7 MWL

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MWL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 6 Mar 2020 119,982 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,139 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,663 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,501 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,375 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,404 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,465 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,678 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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B7 MWL is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B7 MWL, 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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B7 MWL is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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