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LY04 CNV

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,579 mi
Last recorded157,579 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 CNV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 157,579 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 157,579 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 247,118 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,319 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills

under trays and engine trays fitted unable to check some testable items

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,309 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills

under trays and engine trays fitted unable to check some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,395 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 179,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,220 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 93,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 139,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 125,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,289 miles

OSR TYRE TREAD LOW AND SCREW IN TREAD.

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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LY04 CNV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY04 CNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 CNV registered?

LY04 CNV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 CNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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