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LM03 UNH

2003 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,420 mi
Last recorded122,420 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UNH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 122,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 122,379 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,868 miles

Oil leak ()

engine smokes

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,642 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both sides rear suspension lower arm bushes splitting

engine covers & undertrays fitted

engine smokes badly

Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,633 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad smoking & was failing anyway (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush badly split & contaminated with oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both sides rear suspension lower arm bushes splitting

engine covers & undertrays fitted

engine smokes badly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,495 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bush at nsr lower arm splitting

gearbox oil leak

play at os track rod

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,914 miles

oil residue at gearbox sump

rear tyres wearing low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,779 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,417 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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LM03 UNH is a 2003 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM03 UNH, 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 LM03 UNH registered?

LM03 UNH is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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