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ET53 NDF

2004 BMW 735

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NDF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,976 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack and perish

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 29 Jun 2019 115,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure to center sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

50% of n/s/r position lamp not working

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack and perish

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,152 miles

both front tyres worn

parking brake on min @16%

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,830 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 110,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,417 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake readings low on RBT

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,665 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,669 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 24,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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ET53 NDF is a 2004 BMW 735 in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET53 NDF, 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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What year was ET53 NDF registered?

ET53 NDF is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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