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KF53 UMA

2003 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 UMA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 109,821 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 103,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 100,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering inner rack ends

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,041 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering inner rack ends

Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,417 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

movement in suspension bushes / joints

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,417 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

movement in suspension bushes / joints

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,411 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,667 miles

play in suspension bush

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,319 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 81,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 72,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,542 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2007 44,890 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,889 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,751 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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KF53 UMA is a 2003 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KF53 UMA, 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 KF53 UMA registered?

KF53 UMA is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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