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BV53 KAU

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KAU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 148,642 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed blue smoke emited (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

offside front door mirror deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2022 147,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 237,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 145,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 143,914 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 143,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 137,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe flexi insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 130,800 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 130,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,073 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,276 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 95,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,444 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,757 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,039 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,401 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on the outside and inside of the central tyre band.

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit.

Offside rear wearin g on the inside and outside of the central tyre band.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,585 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 42,949 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)

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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BV53 KAU is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV53 KAU, 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 BV53 KAU registered?

BV53 KAU is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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