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FA54 RFK

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,742 mi
Last recorded108,742 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RFK
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 108,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,629 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,265 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front very high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,211 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,881 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,881 miles

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

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

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

brakee pad warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,578 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge and tyre perishing.

nearside/offside front tyres perishing.

nearside/offside rear suspension lower arms,front and rear bushes wearing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,744 miles

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

nearside/offside rear suspension lower arms, front and rear bushes wearing.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,593 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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FA54 RFK is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA54 RFK, 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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FA54 RFK is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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