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LL52 FRO

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,222 mi
Last recorded132,222 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL52 FRO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,222 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Jun 2016 132,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Dec 2015 122,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN

difficult to pass emissions

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 108,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,626 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,621 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,680 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,632 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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LL52 FRO is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LL52 FRO, 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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LL52 FRO is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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