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LD54 MZJ

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,317 mi
Last recorded140,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 140,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 121,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,941 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm front bush's started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm front bush's started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has some play in it

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has some play in it

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))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side's (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

deep cut in o/s/r/ and n/s/f/ tyres tread

oil level low

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

deep cut in o/s/r/ and n/s/f/ tyres tread

oil level low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,661 miles

advanced corrosion to rear metal brake pipes further inspection recommended

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing low 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily worn

heavy fluid leak (suspect engine oil)from engine area

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs heavily worn

heavy fluid leak (suspect engine oil)from engine area

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,482 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,971 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 39,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,361 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,848 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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LD54 MZJ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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