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DE52 FMO

2003 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 FMO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner pads look low

Fail 4 Jun 2016 71,954 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective 2nd bonnet catch/latch (8.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r inner pads look low

Pass 15 May 2015 60,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 60,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 58,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 56,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,534 miles

o/s/r tyre ,inner wall scrubbed /worn (looks like it has been ran flat)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 47,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,939 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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DE52 FMO is a 2003 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE52 FMO, 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 DE52 FMO registered?

DE52 FMO is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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