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BV03 FVH

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,726 mi
Last recorded116,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FVH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,256 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,828 miles

oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 87,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,190 miles

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

fluid leak

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,721 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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BV03 FVH is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BV03 FVH, 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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BV03 FVH is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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