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MD04 LNT

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 150,923 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,517 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 117,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted rear mush separated (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight ruff when rotated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted bush separated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside fuel cap seal perishing-splitting

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,695 miles

All tyres worn on outer edges (245/50/18)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,951 miles

both front of the front inner wishbone arm bushes have slight deterioartion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,416 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,042 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,599 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,435 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,988 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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MD04 LNT is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MD04 LNT, 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 MD04 LNT registered?

MD04 LNT is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is MD04 LNT safe to buy?

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