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111 CMW

2004 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,799 mi
Last recorded137,799 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 CMW
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,799 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 131,492 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission oil leaking onto exhaust system . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 127,957 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 127,957 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,920 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2020 118,097 miles

Central Front Lower cracking noise when turning steering cannot see anything needs investigation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,727 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 93,746 miles

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

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

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

under panels fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

under panels fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,740 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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111 CMW is a 2004 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,805 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 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 CMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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111 CMW is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is 111 CMW safe to buy?

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