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NJ04 GWC

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 GWC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,182 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 66,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 66,500 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 63,255 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 63,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,678 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion from lack of use

Fail 24 May 2023 59,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,277 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,838 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 50,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 44,280 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,866 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,722 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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NJ04 GWC is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ04 GWC, 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 NJ04 GWC registered?

NJ04 GWC is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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