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LB53 VUL

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VUL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2006 92,790 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 92,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 72,709 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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LB53 VUL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB53 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 VUL registered?

LB53 VUL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LB53 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 VUL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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