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RA03 VOV

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VOV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,667 miles

Gearbox leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,090 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)

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

Slight gearbox leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,144 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,926 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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RA03 VOV is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA03 VOV, 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 RA03 VOV registered?

RA03 VOV is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is RA03 VOV safe to buy?

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