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LD04 FMG

2004 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,963 mi
Last recorded136,963 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 FMG
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 136,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside 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 6 Feb 2020 126,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,524 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges getting close to wear bars

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small chip (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 106,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small chip (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,851 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2014 85,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,153 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,101 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on dash display

offside front and nearside front tyre inner and outer treads wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,570 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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LD04 FMG is a 2004 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD04 FMG, 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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What year was LD04 FMG registered?

LD04 FMG is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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