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LB04 MVZ

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 153,508 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4x wearing thin inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Differential corroded

Engine cover/Trays Fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror back cover missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear various suspension bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 19 Aug 2021 153,508 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4x wearing thin inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Differential corroded

Engine cover/Trays Fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror back cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear various suspension bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,419 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Rear heat shields insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 139,544 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,577 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Apr 2015 112,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 May 2014 107,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 101,114 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 85,822 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 65,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 159,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 132,944 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 132,939 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 107,158 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 79,630 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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LB04 MVZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB04 MVZ, 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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LB04 MVZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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