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MA54 YFH

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,068 mi
Last recorded142,068 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YFH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 142,068 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 139,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,734 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,335 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 123,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,821 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 110,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 110,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,443 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,114 miles

nearside front tyre 2.2mm and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm and wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,884 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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MA54 YFH is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA54 YFH, 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 MA54 YFH registered?

MA54 YFH is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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