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SB04 WTF

2004 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,271 mi
Last recorded134,271 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73576,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WTF
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 134,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 134,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 95,536 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak o/s rocker cover ()

n/s/r cv joint gaiter damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,607 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 45,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,674 miles

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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SB04 WTF is a 2004 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SB04 WTF, 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 SB04 WTF registered?

SB04 WTF is a 2004 BMW 735, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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