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LN04 EUP

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,991 mi
Last recorded52,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 EUP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 52,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,838 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 29 Dec 2014 51,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 18 Dec 2014 51,195 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,318 miles

both front tyres perrished

t/c light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,312 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres perrished

t/c light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,741 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,807 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 43,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,939 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

oil leak from the rear of the gearbox area.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,613 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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LN04 EUP is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN04 EUP, 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 LN04 EUP registered?

LN04 EUP is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LN04 EUP safe to buy?

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