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S50 LYC

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,866 mi
Last recorded194,866 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 LYC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 194,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 186,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 186,678 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 162,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 261,066 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,531 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,042 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,401 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,454 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,037 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,162 miles

airbag light on.

cuts in tyre treads.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

airbag light on.

cuts in tyre treads.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 45,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

damage both nearside tyres, outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,870 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

cuts in tyre treads,but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 8 May 2007 22,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,738 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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S50 LYC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S50 LYC, 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 S50 LYC registered?

S50 LYC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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