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LR54 DVA

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

152,283 mi
Last recorded152,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 152,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 146,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 139,943 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 136,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 124,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,952 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,694 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,466 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,466 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,610 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,609 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,761 miles

(o/s/r) tyre is showing signs of age

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,617 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2012 74,008 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)

Steerimg rack is slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2011 68,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,266 miles

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

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

drivers air bag light illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers air bag light illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,551 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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LR54 DVA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR54 DVA, 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 LR54 DVA registered?

LR54 DVA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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