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HV03 RUC

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 RUC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 72,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,336 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,818 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake pads not clearly visible - suspect low - advise check

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight perishing on tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,465 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,065 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 18 May 2006 22,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,301 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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HV03 RUC is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HV03 RUC, 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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What year was HV03 RUC registered?

HV03 RUC is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is HV03 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 RUC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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