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BG03 DTG

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DTG
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 139,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,539 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 136,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,335 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 130,887 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 123,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded between fuel tank and sub frame mount) marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 119,430 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 119,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,758 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

slight play at nearside and offside rear wheels side to side movement

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,196 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 110,191 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,738 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has oil leak at front

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,166 miles

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sheath in very poor condition.

Rear brake pads are low.

Slight play in Offside raer camber correction bush.

Small fuel stain and smell of fuel from offside of fuel tank.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,562 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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BG03 DTG is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 84,454 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 BG03 DTG, 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 22 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG03 DTG registered?

BG03 DTG is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BG03 DTG safe to buy?

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