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ET03 UZJ

2003 BMW 745

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UZJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,055 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,518 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 111,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,470 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 104,467 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 95,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,650 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 88,465 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,552 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 31,552 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,836 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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ET03 UZJ is a 2003 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET03 UZJ, 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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ET03 UZJ is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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