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YG54 THN

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,886 mi
Last recorded165,886 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 THN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 165,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 157,845 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 147,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 147,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 136,986 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre has deep cut in inside edge

Fail 18 May 2015 136,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre has deep cut in inside edge

Pass 2 May 2014 119,716 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 119,716 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,920 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer tread surfaces.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,607 miles

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

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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YG54 THN is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YG54 THN, 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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YG54 THN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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