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LR04 VSA

2004 BMW 735

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VSA
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,538 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,646 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,152 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,761 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,760 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,309 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,217 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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 22 Nov 2010 70,126 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,547 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,229 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)

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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LR04 VSA is a 2004 BMW 735 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR04 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR04 VSA registered?

LR04 VSA is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LR04 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 VSA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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