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MT54 TZA

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 TZA
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,811 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 95,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,598 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 89,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 87,033 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F INNERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,739 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,207 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,812 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,781 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,406 miles

Slight radial play o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Slight radial play o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,683 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,683 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,501 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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MT54 TZA is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT54 TZA, 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 MT54 TZA registered?

MT54 TZA is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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