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H16 MFB

2004 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MFB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 145,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 145,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,329 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,101 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 107,665 miles

nearside front lower front radius arm inner bush has slight movement

Fail 30 Oct 2015 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower front radius arm inner bush has slight movement

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,301 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 90,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight oil leak o/s/f of engine area

slightly oily on bottom of g/box

Fail 12 Dec 2011 77,213 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight oil leak o/s/f of engine area

slightly oily on bottom of g/box

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,434 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,558 miles

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

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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H16 MFB is a 2004 BMW 745 in Blue 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 H16 MFB, 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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H16 MFB is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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