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RG53 EGX

2004 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,199 mi
Last recorded112,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EGX
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,700 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 110,700 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,709 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements minimal 6mm reflective border not present due to after market UK sticker (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements minimal 6mm reflective border not present due to after market UK sticker (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,107 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,084 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,870 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,981 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 86,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,374 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 73,955 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,875 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,629 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,499 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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RG53 EGX is a 2004 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RG53 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG53 EGX registered?

RG53 EGX is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is RG53 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 EGX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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