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L700 YDJ

2004 BMW 330

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,667 mi
Last recorded158,667 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 33062,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 158,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 152,509 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside passenger seat lift handle damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,890 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat lift handle damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2023 145,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum mark

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre has cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat lift handle damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2022 136,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat lift handle damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2022 136,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat lift handle damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2021 130,207 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front passenger seat lift handle damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front passenger seat lift handle damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Passenger seat lift handle damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,567 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 111,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 103,626 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Fail 31 Jul 2018 103,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,318 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,256 miles

Engine management light on

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,838 miles

Engine management light on

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

under shield fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,574 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,236 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 72,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,539 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres soon, worn low on edges.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres soon, worn low on edges.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,498 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,366 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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L700 YDJ is a 2004 BMW 330 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 62,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L700 YDJ is a 2004 BMW 330, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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