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BM04 BFP

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 BFP
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017

bonnet catch not releasing easily

bonnet struts don't support bonnet

rear tyres scrubbing inner walls

Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,413 miles

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

bonnet catch not releasing easily

bonnet struts don't support bonnet

rear tyres scrubbing inner walls

Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,049 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 97,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,838 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,761 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,737 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,212 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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BM04 BFP is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BM04 BFP, 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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What year was BM04 BFP registered?

BM04 BFP is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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