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LW04 YMY

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,722 mi
Last recorded168,722 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 168,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 156,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 145,787 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 145,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,872 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,150 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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LW04 YMY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LW04 YMY, 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 LW04 YMY registered?

LW04 YMY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is LW04 YMY safe to buy?

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