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LB53 UKO

2004 BMW 735

Beige Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UKO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,902 miles

movement visible in n/s + o/s steering rack ends[drum sticks] not yet excessive

Fail 19 Aug 2021 78,877 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Aug 2019 74,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,059 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 24 Nov 2016 59,769 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking and close to limits

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,561 miles

Both front tyres has perishing to tread and outer side walls

Engine covers and under trays fitted

N/side front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,760 miles

oil leak on engine and gear box

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,355 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,617 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 30,563 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,608 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,548 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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LB53 UKO is a 2004 BMW 735 in Beige with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LB53 UKO, 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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LB53 UKO is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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