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LD54 NXB

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NXB
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 144,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 143,332 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 142,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,198 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,714 miles

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 127,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,358 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management warning light on (and PDC warning light on)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

engine management warning light on (and PDC warning light on)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 112,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 6 Mar 2014 112,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 104,629 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,295 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,784 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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LD54 NXB is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD54 NXB, 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 LD54 NXB registered?

LD54 NXB is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LD54 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 NXB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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