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MD04 LMM

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,007 mi
Last recorded153,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 LMM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 153,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,219 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 151,219 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (BOTH ARMS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,330 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear seatbelt stalk missing

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

two new tyres fitted to rear axle,offside rear onto spare

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,820 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,229 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,678 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,355 miles

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

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

frount pads are due 2900 miles

slight damage to under body trims

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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MD04 LMM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD04 LMM, 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 MD04 LMM registered?

MD04 LMM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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