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E5 NRG

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,850 mi
Last recorded68,850 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 NRG
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,850 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,239 miles

check engine light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,481 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,989 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,989 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 28,865 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 23,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,154 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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E5 NRG is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E5 NRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 NRG registered?

E5 NRG is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is E5 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 NRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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