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LL53 CUV

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 CUV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,984 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,984 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,342 miles

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

headlight lenses fading

Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,342 miles

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

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

headlight lenses fading

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth on legal limit

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,561 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 77,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 73,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 69,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 69,159 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 58,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,754 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,753 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 37,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

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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LL53 CUV is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LL53 CUV, 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 LL53 CUV registered?

LL53 CUV is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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