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FH52 PWL

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 PWL
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 177,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Jul 2015 174,283 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 174,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 152,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 152,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,761 miles

both rear tyres worn in centres

engine oil leak

slight mistting of oil on hydrolic anti roll bar pipe unions

Pass 5 Jul 2012 127,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 146,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2009 126,040 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2008 113,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,075 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 82,313 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH CENTRE TREADS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FH52 PWL is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH52 PWL, 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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FH52 PWL is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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