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GRZ 3494

2004 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 3494
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 108,242 miles

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

under trays preventing full inspection of underside component

Fail 20 May 2019 108,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

under trays preventing full inspection of underside component

Pass 11 May 2018 88,904 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 88,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,738 miles

N/s front wiper blade slightly split

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 68,631 miles

Baby seat fitted

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 62,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 59,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,986 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 30,996 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,733 miles

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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GRZ 3494 is a 2004 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GRZ 3494, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRZ 3494 registered?

GRZ 3494 is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is GRZ 3494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 3494 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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