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LD04 XTU

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,983 mi
Last recorded84,983 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XTU
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,983 miles

Engine Sound unusual from inside while driving

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective nuts/fixings are deteriorated and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Massive oil leak, under tray a lot of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Engine Sound unusual from inside while driving

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective nuts/fixings are deteriorated and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,641 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 66,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,780 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,036 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 XTU is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD04 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

LD04 XTU is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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