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L20 TFM

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TFM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,242 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Zero emissions

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,823 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 122,808 miles

Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,743 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front plastic covers insecure

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

Offside Front plastic covers insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 105,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cords showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint to the back pointing upwards (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,866 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,481 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,833 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

starter motor faulty

Fail 24 Nov 2010 66,831 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

air bag light is on

brake pad warning light is on

engine undertray insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

starter motor faulty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,736 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,070 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,070 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007
Pass 5 Oct 2006
Pass 15 Mar 2006
Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,251 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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L20 TFM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L20 TFM, 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 L20 TFM registered?

L20 TFM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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