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PM04 UBA

2004 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,328 mi
Last recorded118,328 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 740115,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 UBA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,327 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PM04 UBA is a 2004 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PM04 UBA, 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.

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What year was PM04 UBA registered?

PM04 UBA is a 2004 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is PM04 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM04 UBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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