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BM53 GMS

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 GMS
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished and worn on outer edges

both rear tyres on legal limit

o/s/ inner steering tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,037 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,642 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,482 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2008 51,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,447 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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BM53 GMS is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BM53 GMS, 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 BM53 GMS registered?

BM53 GMS is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is BM53 GMS safe to buy?

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