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BK53 UEB

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,372 mi
Last recorded134,372 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UEB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 134,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 131,161 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 131,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,916 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 128,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

play o/s steering rack,undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,623 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlight deteriorating

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Jan 2014 123,830 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 123,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 116,999 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,385 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,122 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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BK53 UEB is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK53 UEB, 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 BK53 UEB registered?

BK53 UEB is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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