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LJ04 VWM

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,874 mi
Last recorded114,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VWM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 114,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,763 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,128 miles

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

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

n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,706 miles

front bumper damaged

offside front under trim insecure

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,872 miles

front unmber plate damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing edges.

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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LJ04 VWM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ04 VWM, 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 LJ04 VWM registered?

LJ04 VWM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is LJ04 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 VWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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