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LT54 VLO

2004 BMW 735

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VLO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 89,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,849 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,647 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,642 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 64,144 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,756 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 42,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 21,353 miles

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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LT54 VLO is a 2004 BMW 735 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LT54 VLO, 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.

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What year was LT54 VLO registered?

LT54 VLO is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LT54 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 VLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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