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LC52 ODF

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,012 mi
Last recorded210,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 ODF
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 210,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 205,751 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 191,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 172,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 159,434 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 147,505 miles

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

lub./oil leak from n/side engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2011 135,062 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f flexi brake hose oil bound

Fail 9 Jun 2011 135,716 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 124,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 124,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 108,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,117 miles

rear no/plate begining to seperate

Pass 25 Apr 2009 81,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,745 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,601 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,915 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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LC52 ODF is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC52 ODF, 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 LC52 ODF registered?

LC52 ODF is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is LC52 ODF safe to buy?

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