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MK54 RLZ

2004 BMW 745

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 77,727 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 68,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 67,081 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,857 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 60,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,281 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corred. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,161 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 51,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,211 miles

front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls but not through to cords

Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,205 miles

both front tyres have small cuts in outer side walls but not through to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,471 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in outer side wall but not through to cords

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,468 miles

both front tyres have small cuts in outer side wall but not through to cords

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,223 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,392 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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MK54 RLZ is a 2004 BMW 745 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK54 RLZ, 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 MK54 RLZ registered?

MK54 RLZ is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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