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LL53 HUV

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

40,640 mi
Last recorded40,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 HUV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 39,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 38,796 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,069 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 34,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,082 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 31,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,819 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 27,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 24,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 22,908 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 22,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,472 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords

offside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords

Fail 28 Jan 2013 21,472 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords

offside front tyre sidewall perished but not to ply or cords

Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,736 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 20,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,727 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,884 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 18,077 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,077 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,288 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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LL53 HUV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LL53 HUV, 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 LL53 HUV registered?

LL53 HUV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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