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MF03 VMR

2003 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,506 mi
Last recorded131,506 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 VMR
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 131,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,173 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,352 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 119,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 112,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,064 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,141 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,963 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,349 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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MF03 VMR is a 2003 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MF03 VMR, 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 MF03 VMR registered?

MF03 VMR is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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