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RE03 ZHY

2003 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 74587,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZHY
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,550 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all windows apart from windscreen are tinted

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

parking brake performance in need of attention

Fail 6 May 2010 87,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all windows apart from windscreen are tinted

parking brake performance in need of attention

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,287 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 82,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,596 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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RE03 ZHY is a 2003 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE03 ZHY, 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 RE03 ZHY registered?

RE03 ZHY is a 2003 BMW 745, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is RE03 ZHY safe to buy?

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