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A16 UBY

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,407 mi
Last recorded177,407 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 177,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 173,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 172,072 miles

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

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 172,072 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 164,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 151,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 133,803 miles

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

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

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

crack in screen out side zone b

engine check light on

front and rear discs corroded

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,738 miles

cut in osf tyre side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,727 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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A16 UBY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 UBY, 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 A16 UBY registered?

A16 UBY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is A16 UBY safe to buy?

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