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LT04 NWV

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,834 mi
Last recorded188,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NWV
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2019 188,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

rear exhaust box holding bracket broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 179,257 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2017 169,441 miles

Front brake discs are badly worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

N/s & o/s rear brake hoses have deteriorated & cracked (o/s split)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Under-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items

Fail 14 Apr 2017 169,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are badly worn & lipped (plz refr2spec)

N/s & o/s rear brake hoses have deteriorated & cracked (o/s split)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Under-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

exhaust emits slight smoke

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust emits slight smoke

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 146,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 135,857 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front main stabliser arm front bushes are starting to get weak / ok time of test

engine oil leaks under engine

nsf tyre outer wall some rubber fatigue evident / ok time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2013 121,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2013 121,781 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 96,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 77,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LT04 NWV is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT04 NWV, 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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LT04 NWV is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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