Bmw 745
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 453 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
453
Best Year
2003 (84%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Bmw 745?
Bmw 745 by Year
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About the Bmw 745
The Bmw 745 has been tested 453 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2002 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 134 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 77%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The BMW 745 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 111,408 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 106,214 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Bmw brand average of 88%, the 745 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Bmw models.
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