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LB53 AMX

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AMX
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 112,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 111,062 miles

Headlights starting to discolour

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside door mirror glass in poor condition

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 111,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside door mirror glass in poor condition

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,402 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Slight damage Nearside door mirror glass

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 101,404 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Grease/oil around Nearside rear suspension

Rear brake pads getting low advise replacement

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Rear tyre treads cracked

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,116 miles

Engine management light on

Rear suspension arm bushes starting to split

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,179 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,952 miles

auto gear box sump leaking oil

rear anti roll bar hydraulic pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/r upper control arm

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,027 miles

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

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

front and rear brake dicscs have run out

l/h rear fog light not working

oil leak gear box sump area

Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

eng oil on min

front and rear brake dicscs have run out

oil leak gear box sump area

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,134 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the edges

EML light on

Front wipers are not clearing very well

Offside front wheel is slightly distorted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,783 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,609 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 30,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LB53 AMX is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB53 AMX, 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 LB53 AMX registered?

LB53 AMX is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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