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LG04 YSV

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

247,392 mi
Last recorded247,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 YSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 247,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 233,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 215,143 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2017 200,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 191,389 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 191,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 183,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero smoke

Fail 3 Jul 2015 183,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero smoke

Pass 12 Jun 2014 175,287 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 175,268 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear rear suspension arm outer ball joint slight play,offside front suspension rear arm outer ball joint slight play,offside front tyre inner sidewall cut,both rear driveshaft outer cv gaitors leaking,

Pass 19 Jun 2013 166,268 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars centre tread 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,005 miles

Both N/S and O/S/R outter cv gaitor starting to perish.Recomend for changing.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 120,049 miles

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

belly pan fitted

offside front wing damaged

outer sills covered

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn very low on edges

o/s number plate light not working until tapped

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,267 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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LG04 YSV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG04 YSV, 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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LG04 YSV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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