BMW 745
From 503 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 33 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 14 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.2% of 745 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £142.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 84.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 78% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all 745s tested had between 91,919 and 137,011 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,912 median miles, the 745 has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 745 MOT pass rate?
The BMW 745 has a 79.1% MOT pass rate based on 503 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 745?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 745 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 745 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 745 is 112,912 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 91,919 and 137,011 miles.
Buying a used 745?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £142 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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