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LF54 LKD

2004 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,019 mi
Last recorded56,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 LKD
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 55,979 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 49,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 40,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,267 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 26,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 34,543 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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LF54 LKD is a 2004 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF54 LKD, 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 LF54 LKD registered?

LF54 LKD is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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