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LF54 CAU

2004 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,910 mi
Last recorded176,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 740115,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 CAU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 176,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 172,940 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 170,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 170,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 167,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 166,599 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 160,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 151,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

underneath covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 151,619 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

underneath covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 144,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,384 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

some suspension components corroded on rear

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 125,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 105,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 91,355 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,334 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,047 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,956 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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LF54 CAU is a 2004 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 115,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF54 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF54 CAU registered?

LF54 CAU is a 2004 BMW 740, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is LF54 CAU safe to buy?

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