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RA52 PCY

2003 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 PCY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,986 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,805 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,563 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,010 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,008 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,255 miles

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

Oil leak front engine block ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes - above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,930 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 77,929 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,167 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,340 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,701 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,929 miles

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

head lamp aim high,(adjusted).

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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RA52 PCY is a 2003 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RA52 PCY, 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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RA52 PCY is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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