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RO04 ZPC

2004 BMW 745

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,534 mi
Last recorded149,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 74584,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 ZPC
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,534 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 149,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Dec 2020 139,797 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

evidence of oil from engine leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2020 139,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

evidence of oil from engine leaking

Pass 31 Dec 2019 137,743 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 137,712 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 132,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 132,753 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

light smoke from exhurst

Pass 16 May 2013 96,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,312 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 81,630 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 78,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,955 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,916 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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RO04 ZPC is a 2004 BMW 745 in Grey 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 RO04 ZPC, 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 RO04 ZPC registered?

RO04 ZPC is a 2004 BMW 745, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is RO04 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 ZPC 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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