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GM04 YJB

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,425 mi
Last recorded154,425 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 YJB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff misting oil from input shaft seal.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff misting oil from input shaft seal.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,246 miles

Exhaust Clamp Nuts Heavily Corroded. Exhaust Still Secure.

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 146,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust Clamp Nuts Heavily Corroded. Exhaust Still Secure.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,458 miles

Oil leak slight ()

rear diff misting oil.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,303 miles

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

rear diff input shaft seal misting oil.

slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,548 miles

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

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

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,205 miles

oil weap from differential

Fail 29 Apr 2013 102,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,032 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,352 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Apr 2008 55,740 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Apr 2007 44,085 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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GM04 YJB is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GM04 YJB, 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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GM04 YJB is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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