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SL04 XYG

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge split on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,495 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,930 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,109 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,325 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 67,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,366 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,042 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,042 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple areas of scratching on front windscreen, not affecting forward vision at this time.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Multiple areas of scratching on front windscreen, caused by damaged/worn wiper blades. Not affecting forward vision at this time.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,403 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,842 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,808 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,337 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)

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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SL04 XYG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL04 XYG, 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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SL04 XYG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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