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LD54 MYT

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,469 mi
Last recorded141,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MYT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached front front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner wall not deep enough to ply or cords

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,643 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner wall not deep enough to ply or cords

Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 120,414 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 111,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 104,714 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 101,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,993 miles

nearside rear outer door handle insecure

unable to assess brake fluid level (inaccessible).

Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,068 miles

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

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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LD54 MYT is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 LD54 MYT, 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 LD54 MYT registered?

LD54 MYT is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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