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FC04 LWP

2004 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 LWP
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers on under body & parts

Pass 23 May 2024 111,767 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 106,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 106,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 166,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 166,605 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 157,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 95,311 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,538 miles

crack in windscreen

osf slight play in inner rack joint

rear arm bushes perished and split

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,532 miles

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

crack in windscreen

osf slight play in inner rack joint

rear arm bushes perished and split

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,839 miles

Nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 78,833 miles

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

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

Nearside rear hand brake cable corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,742 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 70,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,529 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,435 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,435 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 15,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FC04 LWP is a 2004 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FC04 LWP, 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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FC04 LWP is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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