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KB53 DXG

2004 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,495 mi
Last recorded159,495 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 DXG
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 159,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 154,873 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall has damage but not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Front Sidewall has damage but not deep enough to reach cords.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 149,728 miles

Front both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 138,765 miles

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

Near side park brake effort lower than off side

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag flickered on during re test , but stayed out

cut on side wall n/s/f tyre not down to cords

front and rear brake pads getting low.

tyre size fronts 245/45r19, rears 275/40r19

Fail 18 Feb 2014 131,246 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on side wall n/s/f tyre not down to cords

tyre size fronts 245/45r19, rears 275/40r19

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,400 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 3 Oct 2011
Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,882 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,364 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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KB53 DXG is a 2004 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB53 DXG, 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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KB53 DXG is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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