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C5 LSG

2004 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,444 mi
Last recorded177,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LSG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 177,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 168,211 miles

Engine man. light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 156,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 14,325 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 132,948 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,948 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 125,106 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,775 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2007 109,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 80,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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C5 LSG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 LSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 LSG registered?

C5 LSG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is C5 LSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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