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BW52 OGL

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,624 mi
Last recorded133,624 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OGL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 133,624 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,321 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)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 16 Jan 2016 131,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 24 Jan 2015 128,308 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 124,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,370 miles

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

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

nsrear tyre low tread & deep cuts evident

Fail 19 Sep 2013 112,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

nsrear tyre low tread & deep cuts evident

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,825 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,863 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 76,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,455 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 59,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 35,976 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

near side front tyre sidewall showing wear.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,976 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre sidewall showing wear.

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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BW52 OGL 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 BW52 OGL, 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 BW52 OGL registered?

BW52 OGL is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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