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L5 CLY

2003 BMW 745

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,533 mi
Last recorded181,533 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CLY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 181,533 miles

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

os front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 11 Jun 2013 181,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

os front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2012 180,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 180,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 180,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

serious oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 141,632 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,636 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 125,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 114,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,875 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 80,615 miles

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

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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L5 CLY is a 2003 BMW 745 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L5 CLY, 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 L5 CLY registered?

L5 CLY is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is L5 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CLY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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