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DH03 COJ

2003 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 COJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 160,790 miles

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

brake pedal free travel but not excessive

Fail 15 May 2026 160,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal free travel but not excessive

Fail 19 Mar 2026 160,771 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear hand brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 153,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 140,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 139,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 138,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,514 miles

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2016 134,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted to lowest acceptable level (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,400 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,918 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 114,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 104,331 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 104,327 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 7 May 2008 84,476 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 1 May 2008 84,423 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 31 May 2007 74,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,806 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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DH03 COJ is a 2003 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DH03 COJ, 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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DH03 COJ is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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