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LR54 DXE

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,831 mi
Last recorded166,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DXE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 166,831 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly loose

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer cover (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 164,265 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 164,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 158,380 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 158,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 137,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 124,570 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 124,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 113,525 miles

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,594 miles

Air bag lamp indicates fault

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Air bag lamp indicates fault

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,648 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DXE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR54 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

LR54 DXE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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