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LM04 FGF

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,251 mi
Last recorded136,251 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FGF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,251 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,801 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 272,733 miles

front lower bumper trim loose and damaged

movement in n/s/f suspension link

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s repeater unit loose

o/s/f caliper creeking when in operation

o/s/r cv joint loosing grease

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Aug 2012 272,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front lower bumper trim loose and damaged

movement in n/s/f suspension link

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s repeater unit loose

o/s/f caliper creeking when in operation

o/s/r cv joint loosing grease

play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Aug 2011 264,627 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s mirror glass poor condition

o/s/f repeater loose

o/s/r panel damage

screen marked

Fail 10 Aug 2011 264,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s mirror glass poor condition

o/s/f repeater loose

o/s/r panel damage

screen marked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 238,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 150,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,952 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,951 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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LM04 FGF is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LM04 FGF, 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 LM04 FGF registered?

LM04 FGF is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is LM04 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 FGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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