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LJ03 UVG

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UVG
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,493 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,101 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,016 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,016 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,508 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 223 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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LJ03 UVG is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LJ03 UVG, 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 LJ03 UVG registered?

LJ03 UVG is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 UVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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