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BL04 GBV

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,095 mi
Last recorded131,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GBV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 131,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 191,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,932 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,478 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in offside lower corner of windscreen

plastic covers covering all pipes and under body

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside lower corner of windscreen cracked

plastic covers covering all pipes and under body

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside lower corner of wind screen cracked

plastic covers covering all pipes and under body

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside lower corner of wind screen cracked

plastic covers covering all pipes and under body

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,015 miles

advise front b/pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,215 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge cuts in shoulder and outer wall.

advise nearside parking brake low efficiency.

advise nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,817 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 67,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2009 65,322 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 25 May 2007 55,957 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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BL04 GBV is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 84,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL04 GBV, 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 22 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL04 GBV is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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