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LD04 XVC

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

314,235 mi
Last recorded314,235 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XVC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 314,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

steering rack slight leak and has dampness on steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2012 314,229 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

steering rack slight leak and has dampness on steering rack

Pass 25 May 2012 280,047 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2011 270,381 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front discs wearing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 246,900 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 198,260 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 198,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 168,690 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 168,690 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 133,291 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 58,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,094 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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LD04 XVC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 LD04 XVC, 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 LD04 XVC registered?

LD04 XVC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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