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LR04 VZT

2004 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,143 mi
Last recorded128,143 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VZT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 128,143 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe next to fuel tank forward of join to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking Rear brake pipes leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,705 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,620 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front and rear (6.3.4c)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,939 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,737 miles

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

OSR Tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OSR Tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,483 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,773 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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LR04 VZT is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR04 VZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR04 VZT registered?

LR04 VZT is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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