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LJ04 XWX

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,014 mi
Last recorded178,014 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XWX
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 178,014 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear diff corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 178,009 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear diff corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 172,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 172,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working beam light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working beam light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 163,372 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 156,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 148,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 148,100 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 148,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,729 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 146,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 141,260 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 141,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,668 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,150 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen cracked outside of drivers view of road

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre worn uneven and starting to perish.1.6-3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,911 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

N/S/R tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XWX 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 71.4%.

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 LJ04 XWX, 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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LJ04 XWX is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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