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LY04 XRC

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,180 mi
Last recorded125,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 XRC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 125,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 125,180 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 123,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 123,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all x 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,427 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,879 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,296 miles

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

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

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 XRC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY04 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

LY04 XRC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 XRC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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