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A5 PHU

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,436 mi
Last recorded141,436 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PHU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,056 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded In places

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension pin/bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,731 miles

all brake discs poor surface condition

engine fault light is on

handbrake borderline pass on effort

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight play in nearside rear suspension pin bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,875 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight play in both rear lower suspension bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2016 112,873 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear brake pads appear low

slight play in both rear lower suspension bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,785 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,782 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,144 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,041 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,704 miles

front exhaust flange cracked

n/s/front tyre worn low outside

n/s/wiper starting to split

o/s/rear lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movment

Fail 13 Jul 2013 97,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flange cracked

n/s/front tyre worn low outside

n/s/wiper starting to split

o/s/rear lower suspension arm inner bush has slight movment

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,943 miles

full under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,841 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,961 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

both side rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jan 2010 76,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

both side rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,178 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,461 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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A5 PHU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A5 PHU, 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 A5 PHU registered?

A5 PHU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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