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YH04 LJE

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,283 mi
Last recorded174,283 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 LJE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 174,283 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 168,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 168,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 149,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,817 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,912 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,761 miles

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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,761 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 108,131 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 108,131 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 102,592 miles

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)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,553 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,343 miles

Both front wheel arch extensions slighty damaged.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,343 miles

Both front wheel arch extensions slighty damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre 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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YH04 LJE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH04 LJE, 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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YH04 LJE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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