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R6 YLT

2004 BMW 745

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 YLT
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 109,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,297 miles

Central Lower Plastic under - Trays fitted

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2023 93,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,480 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,477 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2014 72,664 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,786 miles

belly pan fitted

both front and rear discs slight wear

offside rear tyre has been repaired

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,105 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,401 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,884 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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R6 YLT is a 2004 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R6 YLT, 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 R6 YLT registered?

R6 YLT is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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