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LS54 WGP

2004 BMW 745

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,865 mi
Last recorded140,865 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 WGP
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front brake calipers are noisey when the service brake pedal is pressed this will need further investigation

both headlamp aims are on limit

Fail 22 Aug 2019 140,789 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated only operates when in drive or reverse and the wheels are in motion (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front brake calipers are noisey when the service brake pedal is pressed this will need further investigation

Pass 17 Aug 2018 120,529 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake flexis perished

Nearside Body panel slightly loose skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,527 miles

Emissions not tested too much white smoke emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake flexis perished

Nearside Body panel slightly loose skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,447 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 75,443 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,924 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 54,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Mar 2014 52,978 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 8 Mar 2013 44,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,099 miles

off side front and rear tyres are in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2012 38,099 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front and rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,642 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,642 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,178 miles

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,858 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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LS54 WGP is a 2004 BMW 745 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS54 WGP, 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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LS54 WGP is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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