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N4 HWJ

2004 BMW 745

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,120 mi
Last recorded129,120 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,120 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 129,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,305 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,064 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside screen cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2020 125,911 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Engine oil leak

Nearside screen cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,436 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom & n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,888 miles

crack in windscreen but not in swept area nor affecting drivers view

engine management light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn to 2mm, badly worn on inner edge and perished

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 115,888 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper dust covers (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen but not in swept area nor affecting drivers view

engine management light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn to 2mm, badly worn on inner edge and perished

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,639 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

surface rust on rear pipes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

miner oil leak

under tray fitted unable to check componants

Fail 10 Feb 2016 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

miner oil leak

under tray fitted unable to check componants

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,451 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,650 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,959 miles

Engine Light On Dash3

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,239 miles

E.M.L light on dash

both front tyres cracking on outer edg

both rear tyrs on 2mm and crackind on outer edg

brake check

front and rear registration plates damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 57,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,642 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,498 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,910 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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N4 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 745 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N4 HWJ, 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 N4 HWJ registered?

N4 HWJ is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is N4 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 HWJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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