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EF03 ZTK

2003 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZTK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2021 126,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 111,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 104,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,676 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,775 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings across the axles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline)_

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings across the axles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline)_

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 53,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 50,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 50,270 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,230 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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EF03 ZTK is a 2003 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF03 ZTK, 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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EF03 ZTK is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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