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RK54 BBU

2004 BMW 735

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,759 mi
Last recorded176,759 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BBU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 176,759 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2021 169,868 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. N/S+O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 169,868 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. N/S+O/S. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 169,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 161,902 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes above subframe which are visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight damage to offside mirror

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,933 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2018 137,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted stopping inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,788 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,471 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 89,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 81,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 149,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 122,931 miles

Front side windows fitted with dark tinting film - may not comply with construction and use regs and therefore may not be legal for road use. Presenter should seek traffic Police advice if unsure.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 103,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 87,785 miles

front tyres worn low

rear discs worn but serviceable

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,525 miles

rear tyres worn low - nearside rear close to legal limit

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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RK54 BBU is a 2004 BMW 735 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK54 BBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK54 BBU registered?

RK54 BBU is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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