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LR04 HVL

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,150 mi
Last recorded132,150 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 HVL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 132,150 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 132,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner 245/50/r18-100y (4.1.D.1b)

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,934 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 127,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine cover has loose bolts

Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

engine cover has loose bolts

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,712 miles

all four tyres is cracks on the treads

both front brake pads not fully inspected because is coverd

Fail 30 Nov 2012 117,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres is cracks on the treads

both front brake pads not fully inspected because is coverd

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 108,727 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 95,885 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s wiper blade split on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,651 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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LR04 HVL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR04 HVL, 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 LR04 HVL registered?

LR04 HVL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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