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FA03 ALG

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ALG
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,948 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,360 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 36,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,070 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,562 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 21,562 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FA03 ALG is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA03 ALG, 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

How do I check the history of FA03 ALG?

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What year was FA03 ALG registered?

FA03 ALG is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FA03 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ALG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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