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LF04 XEB

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,980 mi
Last recorded185,980 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 XEB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 185,980 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 181,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 174,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 173,302 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 173,300 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 154,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 147,983 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 139,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 139,986 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 125,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,865 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,885 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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LF04 XEB is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF04 XEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF04 XEB registered?

LF04 XEB is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is LF04 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 XEB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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