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LB54 TFY

2004 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,783 mi
Last recorded134,783 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TFY
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 127,091 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,427 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,189 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 88,443 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,349 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,996 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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LB54 TFY is a 2004 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB54 TFY, 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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What year was LB54 TFY registered?

LB54 TFY is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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