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LM53 AVV

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,744 mi
Last recorded124,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AVV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 124,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 109,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 109,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 98,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 98,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 90,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 69,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 62,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,352 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,254 miles

rear exhaust baffels loose

tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 55,254 miles

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

rear exhaust baffels loose

tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,691 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish on outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,460 miles

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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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LM53 AVV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LM53 AVV, 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 LM53 AVV registered?

LM53 AVV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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