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LJ04 XTH

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,376 mi
Last recorded108,376 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XTH
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 103,999 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn near to limit!

Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn near to limit!

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,771 miles

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

nearside rear jacking point mount missing and inner sill damaged!

nearside rear tyre near to legal limit!

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding/deteriorating!

offside rear tyre near to limit and small cut in sidewall!

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,465 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 93,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,551 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,395 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,344 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,331 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,849 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 21,849 miles

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

E.M.l ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,903 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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LJ04 XTH is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ04 XTH, 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 LJ04 XTH registered?

LJ04 XTH is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is LJ04 XTH safe to buy?

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