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LM52 ZGZ

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ZGZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,118 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 75,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,156 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 61,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 58,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,985 miles

275/40 r19 101w

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,163 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,268 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,587 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,004 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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LM52 ZGZ is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LM52 ZGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 ZGZ registered?

LM52 ZGZ is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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The MOT history for LM52 ZGZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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