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FP03 UNU

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 UNU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 155,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 138,399 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 138,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 129,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 119,396 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 119,392 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,471 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 159,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 99,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,178 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,449 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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FP03 UNU is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP03 UNU, 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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FP03 UNU is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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