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LM03 UNK

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,803 mi
Last recorded165,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UNK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 165,803 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 165,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 165,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 150,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,411 miles

Offside Rear cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 137,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,916 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 25 Jul 2017 123,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 111,660 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,297 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,502 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,355 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,489 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,136 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 UNK is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LM03 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

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

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