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YG54 TLU

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,207 mi
Last recorded192,207 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 TLU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 192,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 189,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 171,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 171,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 134,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 198,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 198,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

service light on

Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar pipes corroded

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion noted to rear fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side washer jet only half working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side washer jet only half working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,239 miles

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

Off side rear tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Off side rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,700 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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YG54 TLU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG54 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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