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KJ04 YML

2004 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YML
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 81,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,271 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,060 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,758 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,757 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,118 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,510 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,510 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,577 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,577 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,138 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,877 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,472 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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KJ04 YML is a 2004 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ04 YML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ04 YML registered?

KJ04 YML is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KJ04 YML shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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